Hmong Homepage serves as a gathering place for information about the Hmong, a people indigenous to Vietnam and Laos, and their diaspora following the Vietnam War. Includes historical information about Hmong people and extensive...

A six-page discussion of the mix of cultures that converged in the colony of Jamestown and the challenges this presented. These cultures were the English settlers, the indigenous Powhatan people, and the African slaves. Despite many...

Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...

Lesson on the 19th Century representation through art and maps of indigenous population and territory of the American West and Mexico. Primary source documents and questions for discussion are included.

A lengthy lesson plan about the Norse encounters with indigenous people of North America by examining two sets of stories handed down through history by Vikings. [pdf]

Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's vast biodiversity, natural resources, and geology are discussed. The history of indigenous peoples as well as the effects of colonization and overuse of natural resources are...

Northwest Coast transformation masks manifest transformation, usually an animal changing into a mythical being or one animal becoming another. View pictures and read the history behind the masks and how they are related to myths.

This site provides some biographical information about Chief Joseph from several sources as well as information on the Nez Perce. There are quite a few quotes from the great American Indian as well as a link to his famous surrender speech.

Some of the ideas of Standing Rock Sioux author Vine Deloria, Jr., are quoted here. Site also includes mention of recent literary awards bestowed on Deloria, a theologian, lawyer, university professor, and Native American leader.

Learn more about the Abenaki tribe of Native Americans by checking out this site. Find out about the story "Strange Origin of Corn."

A broad selection of images featuring indigenous Australian art can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australian indigenous dance can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring indigenous Australian art can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring indigenous Australian art can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

Dicusses the primary religious denominations in Kenya.

Discusses the primary religious denominations in Tanzania.

Details the primary religious demoninations in Uganda.

A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....

A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.

This game is based on the PBS Kids' series, Plum Landing. Students will read various informational texts about invasive species. Then students will attempt to rid various regions of their invasive species.

Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...

This web-site, available in both Spanish and English, is based on the presentation of contemporary Mayan artists of Guatemala. With information and images this is a great contemporary Mayan art resource.

'Level Up' by Steve Sanderson is a comic book specifically for Canadian aboriginal youth. The story centres on a teen who wants to quit school. When he plays a video game without his armour, he begins to understand that he is just as...

Learn about ten North and South American Native American nations by playing the Infinity of Nations Culture Quest game. Examine Native American crafts and artifacts that are part of Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian,...