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Eastern Woodlands Native Americans First Nations Reviewed Resources for Students and Teachers By Regions Eastern Woodland Indian Tribes - Northern Plains Indian Tribes - Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes - Southern Plains & Southwest Indian Tribes Eastern Woodland Indian Tribes Abenaki - - Algonquin - - Anishinabe / Ojibwe / Chippewa Indians - - Creek Indian Tribe - - Delaware Lenape Indians - - Huron / Wendat Indians - - Kikapoo Indians - - Maliseet Indians - - Mi'kMaq Indians - - Osage Indians Abenaki __ "The Abenaki people call themselves Aln, meaning "Real People" (c.f. Lenape language: Lenapek). In addition, when compared to the more Abenaki History __ A good outline of Abenaki history along with links to other resources. - illustrated - From abenakination.org - Abenaki Indian Genealogy __ "Links, mailing lists, and general information for tracing Abenaki heritage." - From accessgenealogy.com - Abenaki Indian Tribe __ Collection of individual Abenaki Indian legends and folktales. Abenaki Mythology ... Family tree, photos, and Abenaki genealogy Abenaki Indian Tribe __ This site is jam-packed with information ranging from Abenaki history through tribal divisions and ethnic relations. - From nanations.com - http://www.nanations.com/abenaki/index.htm
Abenaki Traditions __ Read about ceremonies, pipe smoking, herbs, and food of the Cowasuck Abenakis. - From cowasuck.org - Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People __The Cowasuck Band of Abenaki/Pennacook People is an excellent source of information regarding Abenaki related events and services in the entire New England area. - From cowasuck.org - http://www.cowasuck.org/pageone.cfm Maine's Water Routes ___While this article discusses the polluting and clean up of Maine's rivers, there is a paragraph about the importance of these waterways to the Abenaki people. - Illustrated - From the Gulf of Maine Aquarium - http://octopus.gma.org/streams/roots.html Menu - Abenaki Graphics & Maps __You will find maps and click-to-view Abenaki photos. Abenaki pictures. - From avcnet.org - Native American Indian Legends - Abenaki Emergence Myth __ Creation story of the Abenaki. - From firstpeople.us - Resources on the Abenaki __ Collection of resources about the Abenaki also resources for other Native American topics. - From mongabay.com - Story - A Visit with Sabael Benedict ___The interview you find here was conducted about 1948. It's most interesting. - Illustrated - Originally from John Todd, D.D. - http://www.avcnet.org/ne-do-ba/fam_ben1.html Traditional Indian Games And Toys ___While the information presented here might be applied in general to any Native American tribe, this paper concerns Vermont Court Says History Voids Land Claims of Abenaki Indians __ "The Abenaki Indians' claims to about 150 square miles of land in northwestern Vermont have been voided by the "increasing weight of history," the State Supreme Court has ruled." A rather 'dated' article from 1992 but still an important read in Abenaki history. - From nytimes.com - http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE3DB163AF93BA25755C0A964958260 Who are the Abenaki Indians? ___"The history, culture, societal make-up, hunting and spiritual life of the Abenaki Indians. Also an analysis of the living conditions of the remnant of these people surviving in the 21st century." - Text only - From PageWise, Inc. - http://scsc.essortment.com/abenakinewengl_rmru.htm About the Algonquin Indians __ "Algonquins were once one of the most influential aboriginal tribes in all of North American history. Their people played decisive roles in the fur trade, in several wars and in the creation of the modern-day nations of Canada and the United States." A general overview. - From ehow.com - http://www.ehow.com/about_4569708_the-algonquin-indians.html Algonkin History __ Good look at history, tribal culture and more. - From tolatsga.org - http://www.tolatsga.org/alg.html Algonquin Indians sell Island of Manhattan to Dutch colonist Peter Minuit for Sixty Guilders __ Actually worth about a thousand dollars and not just the $24 so popular in the stories. - From timelines.com - http://timelines.com/1626/5/4/algonquin-indians-sell-island-of-manhattan-to-dutch-colonist-peter-minuit-for-sixty-guilders Algonquian (Algonkin) Tribe __ A good resource for kids with many links to related material - From kidport.com - http://www.kidport.com/reflib/socialstudies/nativeamericans/algonquian.htm 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 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 Algonquins of Pikwŕkanagŕn __ "Welcome to a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwŕkanagŕn 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 Page Introduction 2004.htm Algonquin Tribe and Nation __ "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." A general overview. - From algonquinindians.com - http://www.algonquinindians.com/ 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 Anishinabe / Ojibwe / Chippewa Indians Anishinabe ___"The Anishinabe are the third largest Indian tribe in North America... they were the only Indian nation to defeat the Sioux." Get some good information about this people's history and culture. Highlighted text will take you to pages about the topic at hand. - Illustrated - From emuseum
- Facts for Kids: Ojibwa Indians __ General information in the form of questions and answers along with embedded links to additional materials. - From bigorrin.org - http://www.bigorrin.org/chippewa_kids.htm Kitigan Zibi Community Web Site __ "You will find many links that will guide you to information about our settings, our business resources, our education system, our heritage and much more." - Illustrated; animations require Flash plug-in - From the Kitigan Zibi Education Council
- Ojibwe ___"Canada recognizes more than 600 First Nations - more than 130 of which are Ojibwe (at least in part). These are located in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In the United States, 22 Chippewa groups have federal recognition." Learn about them here. - Text only -
From Welcome to Batchawana First Nation of Ojibways ___"This web site is intended to provide... visitors with an overview of Batchewana First Nations' history, programming, services, and other general information." - Illustrated - From Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways - http://www.batchewana.ca/ Creek Indian Tribe The Beginnings of the Creek Trail of Tears __ "TODAY, on a hilltop near Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, stands a MEMORIAL to the Creek Indians who lived in the Chattahoochee Valley area until their forced removal in the mid-nineteenth century." Learn about the monument and the history it represents. - From bama.ua.edu - http://web.archive.org/web/20010918050347/bama.ua.edu/~rdobson/family/CreekMem.htm 1832 Creek Census ___"By a treaty of March 24, 1832, the Creek Indians ceded to the United States all of their land east of the Mississippi River. Heads of families were entitled to tracts of land, which, if possible, were to include their improvements. In 1833 Benjamin S. Parsons and Thomas J. Abbott prepared a census of Creek Indian heads of families, which gave their names and the number of males, females, and slaves in each family. The entries were arranged by town and numbered; these numbers were used for identification in later records. This census is only a partial depiction of the 1832 Creek Census." Information is categorized by pages for 16 towns. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/1832creek/ Creek Indian Researcher - records and links __ You will find many, many resources about the Creek Indians. Don't bother with the page. If you go there you will have no need to come back here. - From rootsweb.com - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~texlance/main.htm Creek Indian Tribe __ "Creek, A confederacy forming the largest division of the Muskhogean family. They received their name form the English on account of the numerous streams in their country." A brief history and culture overview. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/creek/creekhist.htm Creek Indians __ Summary of the Muskogee Indians, their culture and history. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/creek_indians.html Creek Nation Genealogy - Muscogee Nation Indian Territory ___Researchers of Creek genealogy in Oklahoma will appreciate the extensive information provided on this website. Students will find the background history useful, too. - Illustrated - From Darren McCathern - http://www.genealogynation.com/creek/ Facts for Kids: Creek Indians (Muscogee Creeks) __ Information about the Creek Indians for students and teachers. Facts about Creek Indian food, clothing, houses, villages, art and crafts, weapons and tools and even more. - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/creek_kids.htm History of the Creek Indians in Georgia __ You will find the history of the Creek ( Muskogee ) divided into three click-to-read sections. - From ourgeorgiahistory.com - http://ourgeorgiahistory.com/indians/Creek/index.html Indian Sketches by John Trumbull __ "John Trumbull (1756-1843) sketched the four Creeks shown ... in July 1790 in New York City. They were there as part of a delegation to negotiate a treaty with the United States." - illustrated - From rhus.com - http://www.rhus.com/port.html Mary Musgrove, Queen of the Creek __ This Creek woman and her first husband sold James Oglethorpe the first Georgia land. She returned years later and tried to lead a revolt against the colony. A biographical sketch. - From ngeorgia.com - http://ngeorgia.com/people/musgrove.html Muscogee (Creek) __ "The Muscogee (or Muskogee), also known as the Creek or Creeks, are a Native American people traditionally from the southeastern United States." An encyclopedic article with links to related material. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscogee_(Creek) Muscogee (Creek) Nation __ Official website of the Muscogee Creek Nation. Jam-packed with all kinds of information. - illustrated - From muscogeenation-nsn.gov - http://www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov/ Poarch Band of Creek Indians __ Learn about the only Federally recognized Indian band to still live in Alabama. - illustrated - From poarchcreekindians-nsn.gov - http://www.poarchcreekindians-nsn.gov/xhtml/index.htm Delaware Lenape Indians Catholic Encyclopedia: Delaware Indians __ A good overview of the Delaware Indians and their history. "An important tribal confederacy of Algonquian stock originally holding the basin of the Delaware River, in Eastern Pennsylvania, U.S.A., together with most of New Jersey and Delaware. They call themselves Lenapé or
Leni-lenapé, about equivalent to "real men". - From Catholic Encyclopedia - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04695a.htm Delaware Indian - History and Discussion __ "The Delaware people were a sedentary matriarchal society, and relied heavily on agriculture to survive." You will find history, social anthropology, myth and more. - illustrated - from Delaware Indian.com - http://www.delawareindian.com/
Delaware Indian Villages ___A list of almost 12 dozen Delaware villages. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/delaware/delawarevillages.htm Lenape Football ___"History and rules of Pahsaheman, a traditional Lenape ball game played between men and women." - Text only - From the Delaware Tribe of Indians - http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/football.html
Penn and the Indians ___What a great history! It concerns William Penn's (of Pennsylvania fame) dealings with the Delaware tribe of Indians. "Penn realized, unlike many Americans of the 19th century, the complex differences between various tribes-- and the benefits of distinguishing between them." - Illustrated - From Tuomi J.
Forrest - http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PENN/pnind.html Huron / Wendat Indians Facts for Kids: Wyandot Indians (Wyandots) __ "Information about the Wyandot Indians for students and teachers." - From bigorrin.org - http://www.bigorrin.org/wyandot_kids.htm History of the Wyandot (Huron) to 1614___This overview covers the years up to the beginning of the Wyandot/Huron association with the new French settlements. - Text only - From James Hunter and the Huronia Museum, Midland, Ontario, Canada - http://www.wyandot.org/wn_early.htm
Huron __ "Americans usually do not realize that Huron and Wyandot are the same people." You will find a listing of sub-nations and villages/missions, culture, and a good history. - http://www.tolatsga.org/hur.html The Huron Indians ___Location and population are two of the topics covered here. The green text is a bit hard on the eyes. - Text only - Source unknown - http://members.tripod.com/paullife/huronindians.html Resources on the Huron/Wendat Confederacy __ List of online resources. - From mongabay.com - http://www.mongabay.com/indigenous_ethnicities/north_american/Huron_Wendat_Confederacy.html Wendat Confederacy ___This is the text of the document which formed the Wendat Confederacy. It's dated August, 1999 and you can read the names of the chiefs who signed it. - From wyandot.org - http://www.wyandot.org/confederacy.html Wyandot Language and the Wyandot/Huron Tribe (Wendat, Wyandotte) __ "Wyandot language information and introduction to the culture of the Wyandotte/Huron Indians." - From native-languages.org - http://www.native-languages.org/wyandot.htm
Kikapoo Indians Ethnogue Report For Language Code: KIC ___Data about this language and links to further information. For advanced students. - Text only - From Ethnologue - http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=KIC First nations - Kickapoo __ An extended look at Kickapoo history, culture, location and more. - From tolatsga.org - http://www.tolatsga.org/kick.html The Kickapoo Indian history __ "During the American Revolution the Kickapoo tried to remain neutral. By the mid 1870’s, however, they were engaging on an increasing number of raids against the Americans." An overview of Kickapoo history. - From essortment.com - http://wvwv.essortment.com/kickapooindian_rjoh.htm Kickapoo Indians ___Various, brief articles reporting the latest news about the Kickapoo people. - Text only - From vintage newspapers (eg. Walnut Valley Times, June 20, 1873) - http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/OLDNEWS/WORTMAW/KICKAPOO.htm kickapoo indians __ A good introduction to the Kickapoo, then a handful of interesting articles about the Kickapoo - From the 19th century. Interesting stuff. - From ausbcomp.com - http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/OLDNEWS/WORTMAW/KICKAPOO.htm
National Geographic: Lewis & Clark—Tribes—Kickapoo Indians __ An overview of the Kickapoo Tribe and a single Kickapoo photo. - illustrated - From National Geographic Society - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/record_tribes_008_22.html
Maliseet Indians Cacouna - Origin of the Malecites ___"History of the Malecites and their relations with other Indian tribes of the region, written in 1898." - 1 map - From Cacouna, QC - http://cacouna.net/originemalecites_e.htm Maliseet Indians Fact Sheet ___This page poses and answers 18 questions about the Maliseet people. Link via the highlighted text to access images and further information about the topic at hand. - Text only - From Native Americans for Kids - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/maliseet_kids.htm Welcome - Portraits of a People ___"Wolastoqiyik - Portrait of A People is a photographic journey into the lifestyles, landscapes, technologies and spoken histories of a People." Click on 'Enter' to get started; click on the thumbnails to view larger images. - Illustrated - From the Abbe
Museum, Mi'kMaq Indians Aboriginal Peoples: The Mi'kmaq: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage __ "Historians and archaeologists differ as to when the Mi'kmaq first came to Newfoundland. Newfoundland Mi'kmaq oral tradition holds that the Mi'kmaq were living in Newfoundland prior to European contact. There is some historical evidence that the Mi'kmaq were living in Newfoundland by the 16th century, and by the 17th century there are increasing references to the Mi'kmaq in the historical record." History and culture - illustrated - From Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.heritage.nf.ca/aboriginal/micmac.html Big Cove First Nations ___"Our Web site has featured several facilities and programs found on the Reserve. We have also included pictures to most of the facilities along with contact information, up and coming special events but also on-going programs in our community. We also highlighted a few of our Entrepreneurs, as well as selected Mi'kmaq links that may interest you." - Illustrated - From the Big Cove First Nation - http://www.bigcoveband.com/ Carved in Stone: Mi'kmaw Petroglyphs ___For excellent general information about petroglyphs and to view some examples of those recorded in 1887 by George Creed, check out this website. Excellent text accompanies the tracings and provides an insight into the culture of the people who made the carvings. - Illustrated - From the Nova Scotia Museum of Cultural
History - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/imagesns/petroglyphs/index.html Info Sheet - The Mi'kmaq __ Here you will find many aspects of Mi'knaq life and history. "The First Nations People of Nova Scotia are known as the Mi'kmaq. At the time of first contact with European explorers in the 16th and 17th centuries the Mi'kmaq lived in the region now known as the Maritime provinces and the Gaspé peninsula.
Later they also settled in New England and Newfoundland. The Mi'kmaq called themselves L'nu'k, meaning "the people." The term Mi'kmaq comes from their word nikmak, meaning "my kin-friends." - illustrated - From Nova Scotia Museum - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/infos/mikmaq1.htm Micmac ___Location, population, names, language, sub-nations, current villages and reserves, culture and history. - Text only - From Lee Sultzman - http://www.dickshovel.com/mic.html Mi'kmaq Language and the Mi'kmaq Indian Tribe ___You can link to relevant information by clicking on the highlighted text in these brief paragraphs. Topics covered are language, people and history. - Text only - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.native-languages.org/mikmaq.htm
Mi'kmaw Language, Spirituality & Medicine ___An essay (not suited to younger grades) about this people's religious beliefs and medicinal practices. - Text only - From the Native Council of Nova Scotia - http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/culture.html
Religious Traditions of the Micmac of Newfoundland ___Is there a Micmac curse? Find out here as you read these interesting stories from Micmac lore. - Text only - From Dr. Hans Rollmann - http://www.mun.ca/rels/native/micmac/micmac1.html
Osage Indians Native Americans: Osage Tribe | eThemes | eMINTS __ Learn about the culture, clothing, and customs of the Osage Indians. View photographs and read primary documents that describe this tribe. Osage lesson plan. - From emints.org - http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000146.shtml Osage __ Summary of Osage history and culture. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/osage.html Osage Indian Tribe __ "Geographically speaking, the tribe consists of three bands: the Pahatsi or Great Osage, Utsehta or Little Osage, and Santsukhdhi or Arkansas band. These appear to be comparatively modern, however, and the Osage recognize three more closely amalgamated divisions which seem, from the traditional account of them, to represent
as many formerly independent tribes." A general overview with emphasis on Osage Treaties. - From nanations.com - http://www.nanations.com/osage/index.htm Osage Indian Tribe History __ "Osage (corruption by French traders of Wazhazhe, their own name). The most important southern Siouan tribe of the western division. Dorsey classed them, under the name Dhegiha, in one group with the Omaha, Ponca, Kansa, and Quapaw, with whom they are supposed to have originally constituted a single body living along the lower course of the Ohio river." An overview of Osage history. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/osage/osagehist.htm Osage Indians __ "The Osages are so tall and robust as almost to warrant the application of the term gigantic: few of them appear to be under six feet, and many are above it. Their shoulders and visages are broad, which tend to strengthen the idea of their being giants." --John Bradbury" A general overview of the
Osage with a single picture. - illustrated - From lewis-clark.org - http://www.lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=2535 Osage Nation Archives __ "Most of the Osage live in Osage County, which was organized from their former reservation when Oklahoma was admitted to the Union as a state in 1907. The Osage that remained in Oklahoma live in one of three communities or "villages," each of which was originally settled by the members of one of three traditional groups within the tribal organization: "Dweller-in-the-Hilltop" at Gray Horse, "Dwellers-in the Upland-Forest" at Hominy, and "Dwellers-in-the-Thorny-Thicket" at Pawhuska." You will find historic archives of the Osage from various sources and 'resources' for even more. - From rootsweb.com - http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/nations/osage/index.htm The Osage Tribe __ Official website, sponsored by the Osage Tribal Council, includes history, newsletter, and contact information with many articles and Osage photos. - illustrated - From osagetribe.com - http://www.osagetribe.com/ Privacy Policyfor archaeolink.com
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