When you hear the word Eskimo, you probably think it refers to people who live in Alaska and the Arctic regions. But, the native cultures that live in the Arctic regions have different names. One group of native people that live in the Canadian Arctic region is the Inuit. This Web site provides you with a good look at Inuit history and culture. The article is easy to read because it is designed for students in grades four to six.
Topic: Arctic peoples, Arctic regions--Social life and customs, Indigenous peoples--Canada, Inuit--Canada
Ways up north in the cold regions of Alaska, there live groups of people named the Inuit. How long have the Inuit lived there? Where did they originally come from? This short history article presents information on this topic. You will also read a little about their lifestyle, how they hunted, and how they traveled through the regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Be sure to read more about the Inuit people by clicking onto: Inuit History after 1500 AD.
If you live in the Canada or the United States you are sure to have heard or seen Inuit individuals. These people are the descendants of prehistoric societies that lived in Canada and Alaska and many of their lifeways still exist. This web site allows you to read all about the Inuit people, how their culture has changed over time, where some of them now reside, and how they made their living. Several pictures and links are provided to aid you as you learn about the Inuit.
The lives and cultures of the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indians of the Pacific Northwest are documented in this extensive collection of original photographs and relevant texts. Pictures are arranged under the topics such as arts, work, transportation, dwellings, potlatches and education. Included are also essays by anthropologists, historians and teachers, the texts of Indian treaties, and maps showing traditional territories and reservation boundaries.
Susan Jeffries, author and illustrator of the children's book, Brother Eagle, Sister Sky summarizes Chief Seattle's words on this interesting web site. Chief Seattle was a "respected and peaceful leader from one of the Northwest Indian Nations". He is remembered for his important speeches. Although his words have been "obscured over the mists of time". Read quotes on this site like, "How can you buy the sky?", "We are part of the Earth and it is part of...
Learn about Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indian nation at this web site. Chief Joseph was born around 1840 in the Wallowa Valley of what is now northeastern Oregon. At this site, you'll find a link to a detailed biography of Chief Joseph, where you can see a black and white photograph of him and find out about his major accomplishments. Be sure to check out the web site about the Nez Perce Indians and the story of their friendship with Lewis and Clark. There is also a link to a web site...
In French, Nez Perce means pierced nose. Some of the members of this Native American group wore nose pendants but not most of them. They lived by hunting, fishing, and gathering roots. The Nez Perce became very good at raising Appaloosa horses and hunting buffalo. Wanting to learn to read, they sent a delegation to St. Louis to request teachers. Like other Native Americans, they were cheated out of their land by unfair treaties. Chief Joseph tried to lead them on a 1,000-mile journey to...
The Nez Perce gathered food like huckleberries and currants and mixed it with thin dried pieces of meat to make pemmican. They gathered cama roots to use like dumplings in stew or to grind into flour but they needed to know which ones were poisonous and which ones weren't. Games were played to develop skills and learn teamwork. Learn about their homes and make crafts that reflect their art. Investigate why they used sign language and storytelling.
Many incorrect stereotypes surround Native American groups in the United States today. This web site about the Nez Perce wants to not only correct these misconceptions but also to teach you about Nez Perce. Take a few minutes to take a look into their lives and see what their lands mean to them, what life is like for them, and what some of their traditions are. When you're done, you will have seen how the Nez Perce have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to the world around them.
Learn about Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indian nation at this web site. Chief Joseph was born around 1840 in the Wallowa Valley of what is now northeastern Oregon. At this site, you'll find a link to a detailed biography of Chief Joseph, where you can see a black and white photograph of him and find out about his major accomplishments. Be sure to check out the web site about the Nez Perce Indians and the story of their friendship with Lewis and Clark. There is also a link to a web site...
In French, Nez Perce means pierced nose. Some of the members of this Native American group wore nose pendants but not most of them. They lived by hunting, fishing, and gathering roots. The Nez Perce became very good at raising Appaloosa horses and hunting buffalo. Wanting to learn to read, they sent a delegation to St. Louis to request teachers. Like other Native Americans, they were cheated out of their land by unfair treaties. Chief Joseph tried to lead them on a 1,000-mile journey to...
The Nez Perce gathered food like huckleberries and currants and mixed it with thin dried pieces of meat to make pemmican. They gathered cama roots to use like dumplings in stew or to grind into flour but they needed to know which ones were poisonous and which ones weren't. Games were played to develop skills and learn teamwork. Learn about their homes and make crafts that reflect their art. Investigate why they used sign language and storytelling.
Many incorrect stereotypes surround Native American groups in the United States today. This web site about the Nez Perce wants to not only correct these misconceptions but also to teach you about Nez Perce. Take a few minutes to take a look into their lives and see what their lands mean to them, what life is like for them, and what some of their traditions are. When you're done, you will have seen how the Nez Perce have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to the world around them.
All aspects of the Plains Indian culture are described in detail in this series of reports by a group of elementary students. You will learn about the habitat, homes, style of dress, food, and customs of these tribes that covered an area from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River and from Canada to Mexico. Customs, tools and weapons, and art are also featured.
Topic: Indians of North America--Great Plains, Native Americans--Great Plains
If you have any questions about the Seminole Indians you will find many answers on this web site designed just for kids and teachers. A shortcut to the information is available in a text box that includes links to the questions you may have or topics that are discussed. You also have the choice of reading the information from beginning to end. You will find answers to questions about the Everglades Seminoles, their particular habits, traditions, and daily life. There are also Seminole tall...
"The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the 'Unconquered People,' descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century." Characteristics and life styles of the Seminoles are outlined. Color illustrations are interspersed with the history of the Seminoles as the Creeks migrated from Georgia and Alabama to Florida. Historical information provided includes war with the U.S. government and how the Seminoles gained independence in the...
Each region of the United States was home to specific Indian tribes. The Southeast region was home to six tribes: the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Natchez, and Seminole. You will discover where each of the tribes was located and learn some of the history that made each Southeast tribe stand out from the rest. There are even maps of the Southeast region that display the locations of five out of the six tribes. Links to information on tribes of other regions are available.
Enjoy this Native American folktale about the foolish coyote and the clever mice. This trickster story describes the consequences of being mean to others. The mice warn the mean coyote that there is a hailstorm coming and trick him into getting in a bag for safety. There weren't really any hailstones. Find out what was really hitting the bag and where it was coming from. What do you think the coyote will do to get back at the mice?
From the Abenaki to the Zuni, the Native American tradition has yielded many and varied myths, legends, and folktales. More than fourteen hundred of these stories and teachings are collected at this site. Arranged alphabetically by tribe, the material is divided over eight pages; navigate using the sidebar. Learn the Blackfoot legend "Old Man and the Roasted Squirrels" and the related "Old Man and the Lynx." Read the Iroquois creation myth. Ponder the Seneca legend...
Topic: Indians of North America--Folklore, Native Americans--Folklore
Culled from a volume in the "Teach Yourself" series, this entry serves as an introduction to Native American mythology. Arguably, Native American myths could better be described as folktales since they tend to focus on ordinary people as opposed to gods; but, according to this site, since the Native American belief system holds everything as divine, the label "myth" works, too. Complemented by several related images, the discussion here focuses on Native American...
Topic: Indians of North America--Folklore, Native Americans--Folklore
