indians of north america

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Pow wow

Describes Native American gatherings, powwows, celebrating their culture and life, including crafts and folklore.

Native American languages

When Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, more than 300 Native American languages were spoken in what is now the United States. Only 175 of those languages survive today.

The Sioux

An exploration of the Sioux Indians, covering homes, clothing, religion, music, language, arts, and more.

Native American tools and weapons

No matter where they lived, Native Americans made the most of their natural resources, using local materials to make complex tools. Their creativity allowed them to survive, and thrive, in harmony with the land.

Aleuts

Facts about the Aleut indigenous peoples of northern Alaska and Russia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives.

The Navajo

Presents an introduction to the Navajo Native American tribe, including information on their history, traditions, beliefs, art, and celebrations.

Inuit

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, customs, and life today for the Inuit Native Americans.

Huron

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, customs, and life today for the Huron Native Americans.

Europeans and Native Americans

After Christopher Columbus and other European explorers arrived in the Americas, the lands they explored were often called the :New Worlds." However, these lands were new only to the people of Europe.

Native American festivals

Native Americans had many different kinds of festivals and ceremonies. These involved everything from significant events in a person's life to the changing of the seasons, the arrival of special people or places, and the elements of nature.

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