Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources
Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.
PBS
Pbs: Alcatraz Is Not an Island
An expose on the 19 month occupation of Alcatraz by a group of Native Americans beginning in 1969. They demanded the return of Alcatraz to Indian control and began the resurgence in the American Indian Movement.
Other
The Inquiry Net: Native American 'Indian' Sign Language on Line Dictionary
Learn all about Native American sign language using this online dictionary. An alphabetical listing of terms with directions of how to form the words is included. Also find links to related information .. what the symbols mean, hand...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Native American Heritage Collection
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. This Collection includes: Video (29), Lesson Plan (2), Media Gallery (5),...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The American Indian Movement, 1968 1978
This collection uses primary sources to explore the American Indian Movement between 1968 and 1978.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: James Augustine Healy
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features James Augustine Healy, the first African American Roman Catholic bishop in the United States and an advocate for children and Native Americans.