The Library of Congress presents over 2,000 prints from the work of the famed photographer,Edward S. Curtis, who recorded Native American dress, ceremonies, life, and culture representing over 80 tribes during the first half of the 20th...

At the time of the Europeans' arrival in North America, the land was well populated with Native Americans. Their numbers rapidly dwindled, mainly due to disease. Although there were many diverse tribes, some generalizations can be drawn...

Essay on the efforts to resist European control and conquest. Powerful quote from Sconondoa, elder Oneida chief, as he tries to rally Native American tribes to unify and fight back against the Europeans.

Article detailing attempts of Shawnee Noble Chief Tecumseh to unite Native American tribes in an effort to defend the Ohio valley territory. The author discusses strategies, battles and outcome.

Text of Iroquois legend, "The Origin of the Iroquois Nations." Also includes brief history about the Iroquois tribes in New York.

Poignant account of the decimation of indigenous peoples in both South and North America during the 16th and 17th Centuries.

A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.

Read the Nineteeth Century Chippewa tale "Shingebiss and the North Wind." Complete with chant melody that goes with the story and a musical score.

English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."

Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."

This website provides links to numerous Iroquois stories and fables.

English text of a Native American poem, the "Tewa Indian Song."

Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."