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Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: At Home With Multicultural Adolescent Literature
List of "Must read," multicultural literature for the adolescent reader. The books are categorized by the culture that they represent and by reading level. An excellent resource for teachers and students alike.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Blackfoot Literature
Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.
Other
Indigenous Peoples Literature: Red Shield and Running Wolf
This Crow legend tells about a Sioux woman who married a Crow warrior.
Other
Indigenous Peoples Literature: Geronimo
A comprehensive look at the life of Geronimo, whose extraordinary fierceness and independence led many to consider him gifted with magic. See quotations attributed to him, as well as tales of his fabled ability to walk without leaving...
California State University
Navaho Rug
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving lesson that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The lesson is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an introduction.
Other
Healing Story: Shingebiss and the North Wind: A Chippewa Story
Read the Nineteeth Century Chippewa tale "Shingebiss and the North Wind." Complete with chant melody that goes with the story and a musical score.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.
Other
Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku
Check out this lesson plan on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."