Amazing visual presentation about the history of Indians in Virginia. included in this comprehensive slideshow are startling pictures and maps tracing the Native American culture from prehistoric times through the 1600's.

Native Americans inhabited the New World long before European explorers began establishing settlements on the land. This entry addresses the challenges the natives had to face upon Europe's arrival, trials in relationships, and how...

In this instructional activity students will reinforce their knowledge about Native Americans and their culture. They will also be introduced to Native American writing. The students will read The Legend of The Indian Paintbrush by Tomie...

A site investigating the history of Native American Rights from the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears to the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968.

Not exclusive to pre-contact, this site has an extensive collection of resources that describe many facets of various Pueblo cultures.

In this activity, young scholars will examine the impact of westward expansion and settlement on Native American groups following the Civil War. Students will explore a variety of documents to get a sense of the issues faced by Native...

Reprinted with permission from Tar Heel Junior Historian, spring 2007, this article provides an in-depth review of the food eaten by North Carolina natives thousands of years ago.

History for Kids reference page provides an overview of Native American art which is representative of unique and diverse tribes throughout the Americas prior to Columbus.

This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.

A text based article examining the history and importance of Native American sign language. Experts in this field and their work is acknowledged as well.

This biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the flag raisers in the iconic picture of at Iwo Jima, relates his actions in World War II, and the sad circumstances of his death.

A site filled with information about the Penobscot Indians past and present. There are numerous hyperlinks to pictures, legends, language, and many other sources for information. This is a personal site written by a Cherokee Indian...

A historical background of the Tocobaga Indians of Tampa Bay region. Daily life, food, livelihood, and reasons for eventual disappearance are all discussed.

A very complete look at the Chumash Indians of California from the Lompoc Museum. Read an overview of how the Chumash lived and took advantage of their environment. Follow links to see maps of where they lived and information about their...

This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.

An in-depth look at the lives of the Cherokee Indians, from their first encounters with Europeans to events, such as the Gold Rush and the signing of the Indian Removal Act by Andrew Jackson, that led to their forced relocation to Indian...

Summarizes the experiences of native peoples who were sent to live on reservations as settlers moved onto their homelands, and their distrust towards the white people who cheated them and ignored the negotiated treaties.

Provides information about Iroquois clothing and shelter. Double-click on an image to see a larger version accompanied by a description. Can also be navigated as a slideshow.

This resource contains information and a picture about Indian prospectors. It also contains an audio clip.

This article explores the Native American language grouping known as "Algonquian". Much like the Indo-European language family, the Algonquian language family was spoken by many different and widespread Indian tribes. Find out about the...

Explore the Native American Indian homes and dwellings in the United States with this website. Explore how Native America Indians used teepee, wigwam, longhouse, pueblo, and more.

On this site, students will learn about the history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government of the Native American Indian Pueblo Tribe.

Explore the famous Native American Indians like Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Geronimo on this website.

Understand how Native American Indian made clothes out of deerskin hides used to make skirts, shirts, and moccasins on this site.