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Passaic River Home to Native American Artifacts: Old Fishing Weirs Still Exist in Northern New Jersey River

In: Native American History

By: Veronica Ditko

Chaco Culture: Prehistoric Cities in the Four Corners Region of America

In: Native American History

By: Jennifer Gittins

Narragansett Tribe's Prior to English Contact: The Lifestyle of the Narragansetts and Other New England Natives

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Narragansett Tribe's Social Life: The life of Native New England Indians prior to English Settlement

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Sitting Bull: Native American War Chief

In: Native American History

By: Jim Osborn

Native American War Heroes: Smithsonian Exhibit Honors Code Talkers

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Susan Etchey

Apache Warrior Cochise: Great Leader of the Chiricahua Apache

In: Native American History

By: Matthew Pizzolato

Porcupine Hair Roaches Worn at Powwows: From the Eastern Woodland Warriors to the Plains

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

Geronimo's Life was Both Thrilling and Tragic: Geronimo, My Life, is Another Sobering Look at U.S. Betrayal

In: Native American History

By: R.L. Coffield

The Evolution of the Powwow Dance Bustle: How Feathers Can Be Used to Enhance Dance Regalia

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

Jingle Dress Dancing at Powwows: ‘Old Style’ Versus Contemporary Style

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

Geronimo: Native American Rebel

In: Native American History

By: Jim Osborn

Indians of Pennsylvania: The Susquehannocks Were Once Skilled Hunters and Fierce Warriors

In: Native American History

By: Christine Musser

Colonial Day Kidnapping: Mary Jemison Abducted by Indians and French Soldiers in 1758

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Christine Musser

Cherokee Naming Ceremonies: The Significance of Names in Native American Culture

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Josanna Simpson

White Dog Sacrifice of the Iroquois Confederacy: Prayers of Thanksgiving Offered During Centuries-Old Practice

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Kelly Conrad

Pacific Northwest Indian White Conflict: Native American History In Eastern Washington State

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

The Discovery of America Before Columbus: Vikings Visited Pre-Columbian America, but Others Were Here First

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Terry McNamee

The Remarkable Desperado Henry Starr: He Was "King of the Bandits" and Author, Actor and Movie Maker

In: Native American History

By: Howard Bryan Bonham

The Wounded Knee Massacre: Battle Between U.S. 7th Cavalry and Sioux Indians Left Scores Dead

In: Native American History

By: Scott Hayden

Indian Culture, Religion and Leadership Style: The Government and Religion of the Narragansett Indian Tribe

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

The Miami Circle: A Sacred Site of the Tequesta Indians in Southern Florida

In: Native American History

By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Dawes Lands in Severalty Act of 1887: Replacing Tribal Lands with Individual Land Allotments

In: Native American History

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Native American Culture: Cultural Comparison, The Pacific Coast and Great Basin or Plateau

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Plagiarism and the Death of Qualchan, 1858: Captain E.D. Keyes Lends His Journal to Lieutenant Lawrence Kip

In: Native American History

By: Teresa Knudsen

Qualchan the Yakama Warrior of the Mist: The 1858 Execution of Qualchan, by Colonel George Wright

In: Native American History

By: Teresa Knudsen

First English Contact with Native New England: The Voyages and Explorations of the English Prior to Plymouth

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

First English Settlements in New England: English and Native Relationships Prior to Plymouth Landing,

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Walla Walla Mission Massacre: The Whitmans Were Killed Because They Brought Sickness to the Land

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Dale Raugust

The Visionary Chief Sitting Bull: A Sioux Indian and His Visions

In: Native American History

By: Eleanore Whitaker

Totem Poles Past and Present: Their History, Design, and Cultural Significance

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Annika S. Hipple

Alexander Ross' Travels on the Columbia, 1810-13: Adventures of the First Settlers in Washington and Oregon

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Indian Northwest Pacific Coast Culture: Native American Culture in the Costal Pacific Northwest

In: Native American History

By: Dale Raugust

Historical Development of Indian Status: Civilization Through Enfranchisement and Assimilation

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Annette cyr

First Nations Treaties in Canada: History of the Numbered Treaties

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Annette cyr

Gustoweh Worn by the Haudenosaunee: Male Pride in Indigenous Headgear

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

Bandolier Bags from Native North America: Heavily Beaded Symbols of Prestige and Craftsmanship

In: Native American History

By: Maureen Zieber

Peaked Cap Worn by the Mi'kmac: Adapted Headgear of These Indigenous Women

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Maureen Zieber

The Taino: An Introduction to the Forgotten Natives of the Caribbean

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Alex Graham-Heggie

Treaty Right To Education: Application and Interpretation

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Annette cyr

Understanding First Nations Spirituality: Teachings from the Elders

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Annette cyr

The Residential School Experience: Societal and Individual Impacts

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Annette cyr

Who Are The Elders? Understanding the Roll of Elders in First Nations Communities

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Annette cyr

Legend of the Prairie Crocus: A First Nations Tale About the Origin of the Prairie Flower

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Feature Writer Thomas Alan Gray

Northwest Coast Indian Tribes: The Native Americans Known for Their Distinctive Totem Poles

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Oregon Museums of Native Culture: Where to See Native American Art, Artifacts and Cultural Displays

In: Native American History

By: Linda McDonnell

Wampum Belts and Beads: Brief History and Use Among the Northeast Nations

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

American Indian Museum: Dedicated to Preserving Culture and Traditions

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Christine Musser

Skinwalkers-Witches of the Navajo: Yenaldlooshi Origin and Legacy

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Maureen Zieber

Carlisle Indian Industrial School: A Few Proud Alumni

In: Native American History

By: Maureen Zieber

Changes in American Agriculture: Exploring Changes after European and Native American Contact

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: L. Kathleen Hackett

Crazy Horse and Black Buffalo Woman: No Water and Oglala's Strange Man Grapple to Marry Red Cloud's Niece

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

Crazy Horse: Oglala Sioux Warrior: Man and Legend, the Soul of this Sioux Hero Extraordinaire

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

Battle of Blue Water Creek, 9/2-3/1885: Lt. William S. Harney Attacks Brule Village--Harney Massacre

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

Massacre of Lt. Grattan's Command 1854: Warfare Ignites Between Brule Sioux and the Laramie Soldier Fort

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

Myths and Legends: Oregon's Bridge of the Gods: Pacific Northwest Native Lore Inspired by Mt Hood, Mt St Helens

In: Native American History

By: Stephanie Cox

The Legend of Napi and the Rock: Napi on the Run From the Big Rock of Okotoks

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Laurie Hodges Humble

Assimilation of Native Americans: Kiowa Odyssey: Fort Marion, Florida

In: Native American History

By: Christine Musser

Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump: Alberta's Ancient Hunting Ground

In: Canadian First Nations

By: Karen Jordan

Native American Civil War: Dakota Uprising in Minnesota

In: Native American History

By: Christine Musser

Carlisle Indian School: Richard H. Pratt's Experiment

In: Native American History

By: Christine Musser

Native Title Privatisation: Individualising the Communal, Globalising the Local

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Tyson Yunkaporta

Doctrine of Discovery: Today: Land Claims Still Bound By This

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Doctrine of Discovery: History: Pope Alexander VI and the Bull Inter Caetera

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Benefits of the IRA: Act Addresses Loss of Reservation Land and Indian Self-Government

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Indian Reorganization Act: Enactment and Effects

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Black Armband History: Indigenous Rememberence - Australia and America's Holocausts

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Tyson Yunkaporta

Aboriginal Massacres: Similarities Between Australian and American Massacres

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Indian Trust Case: Records Going Back to 1887 are Missing

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Cobell vs Kempthorne: Accounting of the Individual Indian Money Accounts

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

American Indian Sovereignty: Laws Made by Aboriginals

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

The Dawes Act: Indian Ownership of Reservation Land

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Sled Dog Slaughter: Were Inuit Huskies Systematically Put Down?

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Canadian Residential Schools: Allegations of Abuse in Aboriginal Schools

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Many Natives Fight at Rosebud: Agency Indians Join Free Bands

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Boarding and Residential Schools

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Social Problems Across the Border: The Medicine Line Causes Trouble for Aboriginals

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Wars: The French and English: How the US/Canada Border Divided Aboriginals

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

The US/Canada Border: Pre and Post-Contact Along the Medicine Line

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

Kennewick on TIME Cover: Magazine Omits Important Points in Story

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

The Marshall Trilogy: Three Legal Cases Form the Basis of American Indian Law

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

The New World/Pocahontas: Movies Rely on Stereotypes

In: Native American/First Nations History (general)

By: Nannette Croce

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