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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Indigenous Saami in Northern Coastal Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
The Saami people of Sweden are the focus of study for this Smithsonian research team. There are photos of Saami archaeological sites and descriptions of their cultural practices. Links for further research are provided.
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Musee Du Quai Branly: Indigenous Art of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine a collection of artifacts produced by indigenous cultures Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania in three-dimensions. Includes location maps and helpful commentary.
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Other

Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Mex Connect

The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Other

Indigenous Peoples' Lit.: Indigenous Nations of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the different indigenous groups of people in Mexico. Each group has its own page in which you can find information on their literature, songs, and culture. Additional links to other websites are provided.
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Australia: Australian Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to many stories of Australian origin.
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University of Tennessee: Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of pictures make this an easy-to-understand site on the indigenous peoples of Tennessee beginning with the Paleoindian Period to the present. Culture, homes, history, and artifacts are discussed.
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BBC

Bbc News: The Inuit Case for Whaling

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC News article concerns Inuit whaling practices and current regulations. Includes information on Inuit culture and international laws.
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Other

Southern Nature: Scientific Views of the Colonial American South

For Students 9th - 10th
These colonial members of the American Philosophical Society explored the southern colonies. Here you will see what they found to be of scientific importance. There are accounts of indigenous people, flora, and animal species.
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Other

Arte Maya Tz'utuhil

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Maya Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational website about the Maya Research Program that sponsors archaeological fieldwork for students and volunteers in a village in Mexico or Belize every summer. Explore ancient and modern Maya by conserving archaeological sites,...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking: Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Picked from an all-inclusive site of art terms from Charlotte Jirousek's interactive textbook at Cornell University. The historic background of Native Americans in North America with a synopsis of the Woodlands people.
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Other

Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations

For Students 9th - 10th
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
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Japan National Tourism: Japanese Shinto Shrines

For Students 3rd - 8th
Japan's indigenous religion is known as Shinto. Here is a brief look at it with hand drawn illustrations of the shrines, costumes, and masks accompanying the text.
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Other

Www Hmong Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Oaxaca's Tourist Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
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Oaxaca's Tourist Guide: Bienvenidos a Oaxaca

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
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Other

South Carolina Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that provides good basic information on the early indigenous peoples of South Carolina. Information includes tribes, a map of the location of the tribes, history of the tribes, cities and towns with Native American names,...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Malaysia: Life in a Longhouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this fascinating look at communal life in a longhouse in Borneo. The indigenous Iban retain their way of life in Sarawak, the part of Borneo which belongs to Malaysia.
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Indigenous Peoples Literature: Vine Deloria, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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National Museum of Australia: First Australians

For Students 9th - 10th
A special exhibition that highlights the first two Indigenous groups in Australia. Discover much information on the culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and find out what it would be like to be a part of their family.