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Algonkin ___Topics covered here are location, population, names, language, sub-nations, current bands, culture and history. - Text only - From Lee Sultzman - http://www.tolatsga.org/alg.html

 

Algonkin History __ Good look at history, tribal culture and more. - From tolatsga.org - http://www.tolatsga.org/alg.html

 
Algonquin __ "...are an aboriginal North American people speaking Algonquin, an Algonquian language. Culturally and linguistically, they are closely related to the Odawa and Ojibwe, with whom they form the larger Anicinàpe grouping." an encyclopedic article with links to related material. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algonquin

 

Algonquin __ An extensive look at the Algonquin including history, culture, past and current events, communities and references. - From nationmaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Algonquin

 

Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council __ Learn about the council, its activities and goals.  You will also find information about the communities making up the council. - illustrated - From anishinabenation.ca - http://www.anishinabenation.ca/ 
 
The Algonquian and Great Lakes Tribes __ "The Algonquins and Great Lake tribes lived in villages which usually had eight or nine hundred Indians. In the village the Indians built dome-shaped wigwams which they made from saplings covered with birch, chestnut, oak, or elm." A good web site for kids by kids. - illustrated - From mce.k12tn.net - http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports1/algonquian.htm 

The Algonquin Indians ___A very good overview of Algonquin history and traditional customs. "The Algonquin Indians are the most populous and widespread North American Native groups, with tribes originally numbering in the hundreds and speaking several related dialects." - Illustrated - From Norm Léveillée - http://www.normlev.net/ancestry/algonquin/algonquin.htm

 

 

 
Algonquian Indian Tribes ___Get general information about the Algonquian tribes from this page. Facts are provided in question and answer format. There is also a good definition of what and who the Algonquins are. This site was designed to be useful for kids. Tons of links to relevant information. Some Algonquian photos. - Illustrated - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/algonquian_kids.htm

Algonquin Language and the Algonquin Indian Tribe __ Algonkin language information and introduction to the culture of the Algonquins (or Algonkins) of Ontario and Quebec. - From native-languages.org - http://www.native-languages.org/algonquin.htm

 
Algonquin Legends and Customs ___A most excellent collection of legends, plus numerous interesting facts, such as, "Tree fungus, inserted in a short wedged stick, and worn on the headdress, or hat, is used by the Indians, when walking through the bush, against black flies or mosquitoes." - Text only - Based on the Manuscript of Juliette Gauthier de la Vérendrye - From Norm Léveillée - http://www.normlev.net/ancestry/algonquin/legends.htm

 

 

 

Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn __ "Welcome to a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwàkanagàn is situated on the beautiful shores of the Bonnechere River and Golden Lake."  Official tribal web site. - illustrated - From algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com - http://www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com/Main%20Page%20Introduction%202004.htm
 

Algonquin Place Names ___A short English introduction is followed by it Algonquian translation, and following that is a list of Quebec colonial places, also translated. - Text only - From Norm Léveillée - http://www.normlev.net/ancestry/algonquin/algonquinplacenames.htm  

Algonquin Tribe ___"... it is likely that the Algonquin group had its origin, or at some remote time had established itself, in the vicinity of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania... The essay you'll find here is much too advanced for younger students. It would be more appropriate for upper secondary school classes. - Text only - From Norm Léveillée - http://www.normlev.net/ancestry/algonquin/algonquinpeople.htm


The Algonquin Tribe __ An introduction to the Algonquin for the younger student. - From thinkquest.org - http://library.thinkquest.org/6299/algon.htm

 

Eagle Village First Nation ___I think you'll really enjoy the language page all that's required is a sound card and the ability to play WAV files. Other topics include contact information for band administration and services and a monthly newsletter. - Illustrated - From the Eagle Village First Nation - (Migizy Odenaw) - http://www.eaglevillagefirstnation.ca/


Facts for Kids: Algonquin Indians (Algonquins) ___"How do you pronounce "Algonquin?" How do you spell it, and what does it mean? How is the Algonquin Indian nation organized? How do Algonquin Indian children live, and what did they do in the past?" The answers to these (and many other questions) are here in easy-to-understand language. Highlighted words within the text lead you to further information about, and pictures of, the topic at hand. - Illustrated - From Native Languages of the Americas -http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/algonquin_kids.htm

 

First Peoples: Algonquins __ An archived article containing  brief cultural and demographic information about the nine Algonquin nations of Quebec. - From bigorrin.org - http://www.bigorrin.org/archive44.htm 

 

Golden Lake Algonquins __ A brief look at this people. - From hilaroad.com - http://www.hilaroad.com/camp/nation/goldlake.html

 

Location of the Algonquin Groups __ A map of the 17th-century territory of the Algonkin tribe. - From leveillee.net - http://www.leveillee.net/ancestry/algonkin.jpg

 

Native American Indian Legends - Algonquin Creation Myth __ An Algonquin creation tale. - From firstpeople.us - http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/AlgonquinCreationMyth-Algonquin.html  

 

 

 

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