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Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Joseph Brant

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the life of Joesph Brant. Providing information on his life in the Ohio Valley to his leadership of the Mohawks after the Revolution, here you will find the many elements of his life.
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Marianopolis College: Joseph Brant

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the life of Joseph Brant, from his life in the Ohio Valley to the leadership of the Mohawks after the Revolution. Also, find links to chronologies, maps, and a very nice picture gallery.
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Williams College: Iroquois Creation Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an interesting myth of creation developed by the Iroquois people.
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West Virginia University: A Summary of Native American Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent introduction to Native American religious beliefs and practices. Includes an explanation of the major Native American Religions and their history. Site is extensive and exclusively text-based.
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Hawaii Online Native Lore: The Origin of the Iroquois Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of Iroquois legend, "The Origin of the Iroquois Nations." Also includes brief history about the Iroquois tribes in New York.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum: North South East West: American Indians and the Natural World

For Students 9th - 10th
Web companion site to the Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. It focuses on American Indians' relationships with the natural world and explores four different visions: the Tlingit...
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University of Calgary

Canada's First Nations: Native Creation Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an introduction to the creation myths of Canada's First Nations, which contains a brief look at the themes and content of these stories, as well as the problems that arise when they are translated. Includes links to the creation...
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: The Iroquois of the Northeast

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief look at the history of the Iroquois. The site has information about food, handwork, survival, and modern life.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Iroquois Tribes

For Students 5th - 8th
The Iroquois were a group of five tribes linked by their language and similar culture. Read about why the Iroquois were such a great example of the elevated role of women in the tribes, the complex lifestyle they had, and their political...
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TES Global

Blendspace: Indian in the Cupboard & Iroquois Indian History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Tried and true websites and videos to enhance studying the novel, The Indian in the Cupboard. Utilize the historical video and fun facts about the Iroquois tribe as well.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iroquois Confederacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iroquois Confederacy. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Oneidas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Oneidas. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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New York State Museum: Mohawk Iroquois Village [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York State Museum features a virtual exhibit of a Mohawk Iroquois Village depicting what life was like in the early 1600s. You can read European eyewitness accounts of encounters with the Mohawks.
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Other

Lopez Books: Joseph Bruchac Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
Joseph Bruchac gives a detailed description of his life and also discusses his involvement as a writer of Native American literature. Bruchac discusses his time as a volunteer teacher in West Africa, his memories of growing up with his...
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Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Other

Iroquois Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich website all about the Iroquois nation, past and present.
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Other

The Fur Trade: Its Impact on Native America

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the fur trade and its impact on Native Americans. The demands of the Europeans for fur increased competition among the Native American groups. It changed the character of warfare among Native American populations and...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: The Iroquois Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about the confederacy of Native Americans known as the Iroquois. Details how they lived and their allies and enemies, both foreign and from other Native American tribes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Native American Culture of the Northeast

For Students 9th - 10th
Hopewellian culture dominated the Northeast region from 200 BCE to 500 CE, where Native American groups began large-scale three-sister farming. Read more about these tribes and find out why many historians argue that the Iroquois League...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Iroquois

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people, the Iroquois.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Onondaga

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture and history of the Onondaga Native American tribe.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Iroquois Confederacy Was Formed

For Students 9th - 10th
In the story of the Great Law of Peace, Hiawatha and the Peacemaker convince leaders of the Five Nations to literally bury the hatchet. Centuries before the creation of the United States and its Constitution, democracy had already taken...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Native American Origins of Lacrosse

For Students 9th - 10th
Lacrosse, America's oldest team sport, dates to 1100 A.D., when it was played by the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois people; it was a social event and sometimes played to settle disputes. The early versions of lacrosse matches played by...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Native American Religious Beliefs and Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief descriptions of the religious practices of six Native American groups, including the Iroquois and the Muskogee. A great resource from the National Humanities Center.