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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Nez Perce Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of the Nez Perce and their interaction with the Corps of Discovery.
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University of Washington

University of Washington Libraries: The Nez Perce

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the Nez Perce. Covers the following topics: oral traditions and origin, homeland and population, seasonal round, subsistence, religion, social organization and intertribal relations, and Euro-American historic contact.
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Other

American Girl: Kaya: An Adventurous Nez Perce Girl

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Meet Kaya, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about Native American life and the Nez Perce tribe through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Chief Joseph (Nez Perce)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: The Dawes Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dawes Act, also known as the General Allotment Act, was written by Henry Dawes in an attempt to assimilate Native Americans into American culture. Use this site to learn about what propelled Dawes to write this document and how his...
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Other

Stonee's Native Quotes Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several quotes of the famous Nez Perce Indian, Chief Joseph.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of Resistance

For Students 5th - 8th
Find a brief recounting of resistance by several Indian tribes in an attempt to maintain their territory. See how the settlers participating in the Oklahoma land rush stole land set aside for several Indian tribes.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: October 5: Chief Joseph's Surrender

For Students 9th - 10th
This Today in History site provides a good account of Chief Joseph's retreat and eventual surrender to General Nelson Miles on October 5, 1877. The text of his surrender speech begins the page. There is also a good picture of 'The Big...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Camping With the Sioux: Fieldwork Diary of Alice Fletcher

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site that presents the story of Alice Fletcher who traveled to Dakota Territory to live with Sioux women. Click on dates on the calendar for diary entries. Also includes historic photo gallery.
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Other

Colorado College: Tutt Library: Helen Hunt Jackson Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes a biography, chronology, and collection of writings of and about Helen Hunt Jackson.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Chief Joseph an important Native American Indian and chief of the Nez Perce tribe on this site.