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Explore Native American heritage with these booklists, on-line databases, web sites and other resources assembled by Library District staff.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Native American songs and poems : an anthology by Various authors An introduction to authentic traditional songs and contemporary Indian verse, compiled from the writings of various Native American tribes.   Books for Teens My name is Seepeetza by Sterling, Shirley Seepeetza is taken to Kalamak in British Columbia when she is six years old to an indian residential school.   Books for Older Children Weetamoo, heart of the Pocassets by Smith, Patricia Clark In the Royal Diaries Series: The 1653-1654 diary of a fourteen-year-old Pocasset Indian girl, destined to become a leader of her tribe, describes how her life changes with the seasons, after a ritual fast she undertakes, and with her tribe´s interaction with the English "Coat-men" of the nearby Plymouth Colony.   Books for Younger Children Salmon summer by McMillan, Bruce A photo essay describing a young native Alaskan boy fishing for salmon on Kodiak Island as his ancestors have done for generations.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Indians Indians of North America Native Americans

RESEARCH DATABASES  America the Beautiful Find information about each state including history, geography, economy, culture, government and profiles of major figures in history. Includes images of state flags, bird and seal. Also find out about American presidents, Native American tribes. Search by timeline!  American Indian History Online A premier resource for information on Native Americans contains biographies, events, primary sources, timelines, images maps and charts.  Biography Resource Center Biographical information on people throughout history and around the world. Includes the Complete Marquis Who's Who. Search by occupation, ethnicity, nationality and/or gender!  Culture Grams Information about 182 countries and territories. Includes an elementary school age edition of 66 countries and all 50 United States. Includes information on culture, famous people, recipes and photos.  Discovering Collection Find biographies, literary criticisms, timeline events, images, audio and video files and 500 primary source documents. A great homework helper for history, English, science and social studies classes.  Encyclopedia Americana All the normal encyclopedia stuff, plus biographies, current events, and newspaper and magazine articles  Facts for Learning Information about almost everything, for Elementary and Middle School students. Includes This Day in History, How to make a Diorama, and has great pictures to use in your reports!  History Resource Center: US Provides integrated access to over 1,000 primary documents, more than 30,000 reference articles, and over 65 full-text journals covering themes, events, individuals, and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.  Kids Infobits Find information about animals, plants, people, geography, sports and many more subjects just for kids.  Lands and People Over 330 articles about countries and cultures, including bibliographical references, photographs, and maps.  Literature Resource Center Provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline.  Student Resource Center Search reference books, Magazines & Journals, Newspapers, Primary Documents, and Multimedia for subject areas History, Literature, Science, Social Science & biographies. Timeline feature. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS  A History of Native Nevadans through Photography Sixty-eight photos are available exhibiting the life and culture of Nevada's Native Americans, also included are descriptions. These photos were previously shown at a Nevada Historical Society exhibition and are part of the permanent collection.  American Historical Images On File - The Native American Experience A deceptively plain page that contains links to incredible images of Native American history, life, people and more, with wonderful descriptions, explanations, history, biographical sketches, and more.  American Indians of the Pacific Northwest A photographic display of the Native American cultures living and working in the Pacific Northwest before 1920.  California Heritage Collection The California Heritage Collection is an online archive of more than 30,000 images illustrating California's history and culture, from the collections of the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. Use the search terms: Native Americans OR Indians to see thousands of pictures of Native Americans from California's history.  Colorado Plateau Digital Archives As part of the Colorado Plateau Digital Archives, the availability of documents, oral history audio clips, photos and various full text publications are accessible when using the search term Native American or Indian.  Edward S. Curtis' The North American Indians Edward Curtis, an early photographer of the Native American and their culture from his point of view. Materials were provided by the Northwestern University Library.  Historical Documents Online: Native American Records The National Archives has provided access to their large collection of documents and photographs concerning Native Americans from the 19th century to the late 20th century.  History of the American West: 1860-1920 The Denver Public Library presents a collection of photographs from 1860 - 1920 documenting U.S. & Colorado history, western mining, and the Native Americans who lived in the Western United States. Also included is a link to a Native American Women exhibit featuring their children, dwellings and daily lives  Omaha Indian Music Exhibiting traditional Omaha music from the 1890s - 1980s. Subject headings include music, speeches, photographs and special Native American events. All materials have been provided from the collection of the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center.  Stewart Indian School A virtual tour of the Steward Indian School where Native American students lived, attended vocational classes and played sports from 1890 until 1980. The school is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places.  Timeline of Native Americans in Nevada Learn about important events and people who impacted Native Americans life in Nevada.  Under One Sky Chronicles Nevada's Native American heritage: Indian origins, tenure on the land, and participation in Nevada's historic development to the present day. Their story is one of survival by adapting to profound changes in Nevada's natural and cultural environments. Nevada tribal members joined with the Nevada State Museum to share their history with you.  Virtual Anthropology Gallery Although the virtual exhibit has only two photos on display, there is detail information about Nevada's Native American basketry. One of the baskets is thought to have been created by Dat So La Lee and the second basket is entitled "Beaded Frog Basket" whose weaver is unknown. WEB SITES  Access Genealogy Indian Tribal Records Native American Genealogy information, including searchable cemetary records  AIROS Listen live now! AIROS = American Indian Radio On Satellite, represents Native America in the public broadcasting system.  American Indian Library Association Information on membership, projects, library school scholarships, conferences, publications, and other native library and literature organizations and resources.  American Indian Library Association's Native Library and Literature Organizations and Resources Useful links to Native American Libraries, and resources  Cherokee Trail of Tears links The mission of the Trail of Tears Association is to promote and engage in the protection and preservation of Trail of Tears National Historic Trail resources; to promote awareness of the Trail's legacy, including the removal stories of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek), and Seminole; and to perpetuate the management and development techniques that are consistent with the National Park Service's trail plan.  Cradleboard Supplements Great topics to investigate and learn!  Cradleboard Teaching Project It's our hope at Cradleboard that we can joyfully replace the old inaccuracies, with reality, delivered by teams of experts; to the lifelong benefit of Indian children; and that every mainstream child will have access to an enriching Native studies unit provided by Indian people, including children of his or her own age.  Cyndi's List - Native American Links to several Native American genealogical resources.  First Nations Histories Exhaustive information on dozens of North American tribes. Click ON the name of the tribe, above the short informative blurb, to see a much longer entry.  How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts & Crafts Federal Trade Commission provides a guide on how to identify and purchase authentic Native American Arts & Crafts with an emphasis on jewelry. Includes information on the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990.  Indian Arts and Crafts Association The Indian Arts & Craft Association supports the ethical promotion and protection of authentic Native American art and culture. Provides a lisitng of artists and craftsmen, retailers and wholesalers, and consumer tips for collecting Native American art.  Indian Country Since 1981, this has been a full-text news source and a voice of information on American Indian issues and concerns with additional special features covering education, business and healthy living.  Library of Congress/ Exploring the Early Americas Exhibition About The Exhibition Exploring the Early Americas features selections from the more than 3,000 rare maps, documents, paintings, prints, and artifacts that make up the Jay I. Kislak Collection at the Library of Congress. It provides insight into indigenous cultures, the drama of the encounters between Native Americans and European explorers and settlers, and the pivotal changes caused by the meeting of the American and European worlds.  Lisa Mitten's Native American Sites "My goal is to facilitate communication among Native peoples and between Indians and non-Indians by providing access to home pages of Native American Nations and organizations, and to other sites that provide solid information about American Indians."  National Congress of American Indians NCAI provides information on current issues of concern to tribal governments. Also has a tribal directory.  National Historic Trail: The Cherokee Trail of Tears - 1838-1839 Located at the National Park Service web site, the "Trail Map" is an extremely sophisticated and helpful tool which shows the routes of the Historic Trail. The Trail Map is 2 maps, one depicting and titled "Designated Routes," which are routes that have been designated by Congress as a part of the National Historic Trail, and one depicting and titled "Routes Under Study," which are routes that have not been added yet to the National Historic Trail.  National Indian Education Association The oldest and largest Indian education association representing American Indian, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian educators and students. Contains information on education issues and education facts and history pertaining to Native Americans.  National Museum of the American Indian The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. There are locations in New York, Maryland and Washington DC.  National Native News A resource which "covers the social, economic and cultural issues that affect every community, and helps radio listeners understand the interconnectedness between Native people and their non-Native neighbors."  Native American Ancestry Find resources to trace Native American Ancestry including links to databases and records, genealogy sites, history and culture, Indian mounds, maps, Native American resources by state, and tribal information.  Native American Authors This Internet Public Library provides information on Native North American authors with bibliographies of their published works, biographical information, and links to online resources including interviews, online texts and tribal websites.  Native American Biographies Biographies and links to further information about famous Native Americans.  Native American Business Alliance A resource by, and for, Native American businesses.  Native American Children's Games Onlines games for kids to play, and great facts about Native American toys.  Native American Genealogy Resources Index of Native American genealogy resources on the Internet.  Native American Indians for Nevada Kids Pages by the State of Nevada about Native American Indians in Nevada  Native American Shelters Minnesota State University's descriptions of the wide range of shelters used by Native Americans all over North America.  Native Americans and the Environment Maintained by an anthropologist from the National Council for Science and the Environment, this site contains hundres of resources on tribal lands and treaty rights.  Native Peoples Articles are a reflection of accurate information about the arts and lifestyles of Native Americans.  Native Radio Native American music, links, histories, Native American entertainers' websites, Pow Wow information, and more!  Native Web Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World  Native Web - Genealogy List of links to Native American genealogy resources.  NativeTech: Native American Technology and Art The arts of Eastern Woodland Indian Peoples, providing historical & contemporary background with instructional how-to's & references.  Navajo Times A weekly source of Navajo tribal news, sports and education concerns.  Online Native American Indian Genealogy Records & Databases Directory of online Native American genealogy resources including the Dawes Commission Records and includes listings for individual tribes and states.  Pyramid Cultures of Ancient Central and South America Very few people know about the prehistoric earth pyramids of the Americas, but you can learn about them there!  Reznet News A recognized award winning online newspaper written by Native American college students who are reporting on the news, sports and tribal culture from across the United States. The University of Montana School of Journalism has created this avenue as a means to encourage a career in journalism.  Southwest Museum of the American Indian Located in Los Angeles, the Southwest Museum holds one of the nation's most important museum, library, and archive collections related to the American Indian. The collections of the Southwest Museum represent Native American cultures from Alaska to South America. The museum contains some of the finest examples of American Indian art and cultural material in the United States.  Sport of Life and Death: Mesoamerican Ballgame Explore the first team sport in human history, and learn the real meaning of "Winner Takes All!" The Mayan ball game has been played in Central America for over 3000 years. Learn more about this incredible sport! Play the game, and make the players grunt. Cool!  The Librarian's Brain Great websites and library resources for your report on Native Americans.  Web Sites for Children Reading lists, coloring pages, totem poles, and more!  Web Sites for Teens Interviews with contemporary Native American teenagers, multicultural comic book and other related sites.  Wordcraft Circle This is a publication of the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. Wordcraft Circle is a non-profit organization that seeks through its various activities "promote the emphasis of Indigenous Native traditions through the writings and storytellings by beginning, emerging, and established Native and non-Native writers and storytellers." LOCAL RESOURCES  American Indians in the News Links to news stories and information concerning Native Americans from around the United States including Native Wire, a directory of news sources.  Clark County School District's Indian Education Program Assists Native American students in accessing educational services plus provides resources and information in recognizing and appreciating the enriched and varied contributions of Native American culture.  Clark County School District's Native American Culture links Information for local programs and resources to support Native American culture.  Indian Arts and Crafts Board - Listings for Nevada Directory of sources to purchase a wide variety of Native American arts and crafts in Nevada with locations and contact information.  Intertribal Council of Nevada Information on the 26 tribes and community organizations that serve Indian people living in Nevada and the Great Basin region.  Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority's multicultural attractions Local attractions with a multicultural theme, including Native American history and culture.  Nevada Indian Events See a list of Native American events that happen in Nevada each year.  Nevada Tribal Organizations Alphabetical listing of tribal organizations for Nevada. Use the link at the top of the page to search for current tribal web pages. NATIONAL RESOURCES  Bureau of Indian Affairs The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. The department's website has been temporarily taken down, but this site now includes links to other sites that have BIA information.  Code Talk This publication "is a federal inter-agency Native American Web site designed specifically to deliver electronic information from government agencies and other organizations to Native American communities. Code Talk is hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Native American Programs."  Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2005 Read the official press release from the Census Bureau about Native American Heritage Month 2005 including statistics on American Indians and Alaska Natives.  National American Indian Heritage Month, 2005 See the official presidential proclamation commemorating Native American Heritage Month 2005.  National Museum for the American Indian The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.  Native American Records in the National Archives Native American records available from the U.S.  Pocahontas Information about Pocahontas, from the Library of Congress  Tribal Preservation Program Find out about the National Park Service’s Tribal Preservation Program that assists Indian tribes in preserving their historic properties and cultural traditions.  United States Census Bureau: American Indian and Alaska Native Data and Links Research statistics, facts, population maps, and population characteristics of American Indians and Alaska Natives from the Census Bureau. Includes links to valuable reports, directories, and websites from the federal government. CULTURAL INFORMATION  Bureau of Indian Affairs - Frequently Asked Questions With the BIA website temporarily down, these are FAQs that were originally on that site.  Interesting Facts about Native Americans Find out unique facts about Native Americans.  Navajo Code Talkers Discover why and how Navajo code talkers are important in our military history.  Nevada Indigenous Plants Descriptions and photos of plants used by Nevada Native Americans.  Nevada Native American Information Find out how Nevada Native Americans played a role in our state's history and how we honor them today.  Tribes Indigenous to Nevada Information about the Native American tribes indigenous to Nevada, including the Northern Paiutes, the Southern Paiutes, the Shoshone and the Washoe ACTIVITIES  Pendant Craft Make a necklace pendant reminiscent of those made by many Native American tribes.  Recipes Try out some Native American dishes in your own kitchen!  Stories Storytelling enjoys a rich tradition in many Native American cultures.  Word Search Find foods that were eaten by Native Americans and are still enjoyed today. TEACHERS  Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thansgiving Myth This study guide assists teachers in preparing lessons about the first Thanksgiving. The study guide includes information on which Native peoples met the first European immigrants in 1621, the harvest celebration, the Wampanoag today, the importance of corn, and instructions on how to make Johnny cakes.  Native Nevada Classroom "This site contains lesson plans on Indian culture, environment and history. Designed for K-6 teachers in Nevada, the lessons supplement most subject areas and focus on the Great Basin tribes: the Washoe, Paiute and Shoshone."  Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (pdf) This is a PDF file for "A Native Place," which is a teaching guide developed by National Museum for the American Indian's Public Programs Department in collaboration with Scholastic, Inc. The Teaching Guide includes lessons, reproducibles, and extension activities that meet national standards in a number of disciplines. (Large file!)  To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions This curriculum/study guide was created to accompany the museum's exhibition, To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions, developed by NMAI in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSUM). The study guide may be used to enhance a class visit to the museum or for independent study in the classroom.  Websites with information useful for teachers of Native American culture, heritage and history. Appropriate methods to use when teaching about Native Americans, a bibliography of suggested works and a list of Native American Children and Young Adult authors.