American Indian Heritage Foundation
The Origin of the Iroquois Nations
An excellent description of the Iroquois' view of how their tribe was created. Includes a description of the Iroquois spirits.
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Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: Missionary Tour in the Chickasaw Nation [Pdf]
A primary source account by a Catholic priest who visited and worked with the different Native American groups in the Indian Territory in 1885. He spent some time with the Chickasaw tribe.
Oklahoma State University
Chronicles of Oklahoma: Buffalo Valley: Osage Hunting Ground [Pdf]
Once the Osage were relocated to the Indian Territory in what is today Oklahoma, they had to find food. This article describes one place which was very good for the hunting of buffalo and how the Osage would hunt their prey. In addition,...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
George Catlin Biography and Paintings
This excellent site provides a biography, personal quotes and a gallery of images of American artist George Catlin.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Alcatraz Island
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...
Mayflower History
Mayflower history.com: Tisquantum ("Squanto")
A detailed biography of the life of Tisquantum, known as Squanto. Covers some history of the Plymouth Colony and of relations between the colonists and the native peoples.
Other
A Year in the Life of a Trinity Bay Beothuk Band
A brief overview of a year in the life of the Beothuk people. Explores the different seasons and what the Beothuk would have been doing during these seasons.
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Crowfoot
The life of Crowfoot is profiled. As chief of the Blackfoot, he dedicated his life to the safety of his people. Learn more about his early life, the challenges he faced, and even his adopted son, Poundmaker.
Other
Oneida Nation: Our Ways: Historic Timeline
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
Glenbow Museum
Glenbow Museum: Blackfoot Culture and History
A good description of the culture of the Blackfoot from pre-contact to present time. Read about the importance of the buffalo and the treaties which took away the Blackfoot land.
CommonLit
Common Lit: George W. Harkins to the American People
A learning module that begins with "George W. Harkins to the American People" by George W. Harkin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Other
Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Digital History
Digital History: The Fate of Native Americans
A brief look at the inability of Native Americans to halt the settlement of their lands by American colonists after the French and Indian War. There is a short description of Chief Pontiac and his alliance of several tribes which fought...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Apache Tribal Peoples
On this site, students learn about Native American Indian Apache tribe from the Southwest of the United States.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native American History for Kids
Explore Native American Indians found in the United States on this website. Learn about their homes, art, food, clothing, and tribes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Chief Joseph
Kids learn about the biography of Chief Joseph an important Native American Indian and chief of the Nez Perce tribe on this site.
Other
Chinook Nation: Homepage
This current website for the Chinook Nation contains information on past and future events and tribal members.
Other
Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pre Colonial Africa, 1872
A map of Africa showing the continent prior to the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: French Discoveries, 1600 1762
A map of northeastern North America showing the progress of French discovery in the interior of their claimed territories between 1600 and the French and Indian War (1762). The map is color-coded to show the French possessions and...
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