18 February 2009

American Indian History, Culture

 
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Cissimarie Juan sings the national anthem in her native Tohono O’odham tongue
Cissimarie Juan sings the national anthem in her native Tohono O’odham tongue in the Arizona Senate. (© AP Images)

American Indian Heritage Month

12/03/2008 American Indian Heritage Resource Links

11/03/2008 U.S. Honors Contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives

History and Government

02/13/2009 Legendary Indian Chiefs: Leaders Who Advocated for Their Tribes

12/05/2008 New U.S. Coin Series to Honor American Indians

08/28/2008 American Indian Vote Will Be a Factor in Several Swing States

08/06/2008 Sovereignty of Indian Tribes

04/28/2008 Guiding Lights to a New World: Pocahontas and Sacagawea (from Women of Influence)

04/27/2008 Wilma Pearl Mankiller (from Women of Influence)

04/05/2008 Early America (from Outline of U.S. History)

10/18/2007 American Indians Seek Greater Understanding, Recognition

05/04/2007 American Indians See Opportunity in Jamestown Anniversary

05/04/2007 Pocahontas Played Mythic Role in Founding of Jamestown

11/06/2006 Laws Reflect Changing Status of American Indians in U.S. History

11/06/2006 United States Respects Indian Tribes' Right to Self-Determination

07/12/2006 Virginia Indians Embark on Historic Trip to England

07/25/2005 Energy Department Gives $2.5 Million to Native American Tribes

09/24/2004 Iroquois Constitution Influenced That of U.S., Historians Say

10/14/2003 U.S. Department of Education Elevates Office of Indian Education

01/27/2003 Education Secretary Announces Funding Increase for Tribal Colleges

12/03/2002 John Herrington First American Indian to Walk in Space

07/26/2001 Bush Presents Congressional Gold Medals to Navajo Code Talkers

Culture

02/06/2009 The Toughest Indian in the World (from Multi-Cultural Literature in the United States Today)

02/06/2009 Simple Memories as Poetry and Pulling Down the Clouds (from Multi-Cultural Literature)

02/06/2009 Teaching the Art of Being Human (from Multi-Cultural Literature)

02/06/2009 Blackfeet Troubadour Sings Traditions (from Multi-Cultural Literature)

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Rylan Baker performs a Fancy Dance
Rylan Baker, appearing at the National Museum of the American Indian, demonstrates the Men’s Fancy Dance. (Ken White/State Dept.)

02/05/2009 Writing to Bridge the Mixed-Blood Divide (from Multi-Cultural Literature)

01/16/2009 Inaugural Parade Will Present a Mosaic of America

11/13/2008 Artist Fritz Scholder Redefined Native American Art

09/19/2008 Navajo Healers, Sand Paintings Keep Tribal Traditions Alive

08/05/2008 Navajo Textbook Aims to Preserve Language, Culture

05/22/2008 Linda Hogan: For Life’s Sake (from Writers on America)

01/23/2008 Young Innovator Profile: Geneva Wiki (from The Next New Thing)

11/16/2007 U.S. Embassies to Show Works of Five American Indian Artists

08/14/2007 American Indian Regalia Dazzles at National Powwow

08/14/2007 National Powwow Honors American Indian Cultural Traditions

07/20/2007 American Indian Dresses Blend Tradition and Innovation

07/19/2007 Virginia Rooted in Senegalese, Kentish and Native Cultures

12/21/2006 American Indian Musicians Make Many Kinds of Music

11/14/2006 American Indian Rituals Featured in Popular Museum Exhibition

11/01/2006 Artist John Nieto Offers 21st Century Interpretations of American West

07/26/2006 Conservation Efforts Give Historic American Bison a Future

09/28/2005 Latin America Tour Set for Curtis Photos of North America Tribes

08/16/2005 National Powwow Celebrates American Indian Customs

09/25/2004 Music, Dance, Storytelling Central to First Americans Festival

09/21/2004 The Opening of the National Museum of the American Indian

09/21/2004 Opening of Indian Museum Draws Thousands to Celebration

09/17/2004 New American Indian Museum an Ongoing Tribute to Native Cultures

08/08/2002 U.S. Customs’ Native American Trackers Take Their Skills to Europe

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: John Nieto: Artist of the American West

Photo Gallery: American Indians in Modern Times

Photo Gallery: Fritz Scholder: Indian/Not Indian

Videos

Edward S. Curtis, Photographer of the American West (7.85 MB)

Smithsonian National Powwow 2007 (8.48 MB)

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