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Native Americans
- Indians
of North America
- Names
of tribes: Iroquois, Mahican, Pequot, Algonquin
Great
Web Sites
- The
First Americans
Nicely illustrated and well written introduction to the
5 major Native American cultures. Chart comparing homes,
food and clothing. Written for Grade 3.
- Oneida
Indian Nation
Learn about the culture & history of the Oneida Indian
Nation.
- Native
American Shelters
Adobe, Longhouses, Igloos, Tepees - explore different types
of shelter used by various Indian cultures.
- North
American Prehistory
Click on the maps to view a timeline of prehistory in each
region and read brief overviews of the cultures and archeological
sites from the region.
- First
Nation's Histories
A growing collection of histories for each tribe. Loads
of information about Northeast cultures. For the local region,
check out the Iroquois,
Mahican
and Pequot
pages.
- The
Iroquois of the Northeast
Beautifully illustrated overview of Iroquois life from the
Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Topics include: living
in the woods, farming, craft work and transition to modern
times. Similar sites for Tlingit
(Northwest), Hopi
(Southwest) and Lakota
(Plains).
- Native
American Toys
Pictures of toys, games and puzzles from many different
tribes.
Books and Videos in Your Libraries
- Links
to books & other materials in the libraries of the Mid-Hudson
Library System.
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- Need
help?
Local
Resources
- Ndakinna
Wilderness Project
Learn more about the natural world and Native American culture
in the Northeast. Programs are held at in the Adirondacks
and visits to your school can be arranged.
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