Edgate
The Intrusion of Strangers
How did Native Americans react to the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Here, learners review excerpts of journal entries that chronicle the arrival of the Corps of Discovery to the Shoshone and Blackfeet tribes. Your young...
Curated OER
The Blackfeet of Glacier National Park
Young scholars research an aspect of the Blackfeet tribe in Glacier National Park. They work together to create a presentation that is representative of their culture. They share their presentation with the class.
PBS
Pbs: The Native Americans
The Corps of Discovery came into contact with "Nearly 50 Native American tribes." This site from PBS discusses the tribes that had the most significant interactions with Lewis and Clark.
Other
Trail Tribes: The Blackfeet
An excellent resource on the Blackfeet tribe. It covers the Blackfeet's modern and historical culture, as well as the tribe's relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This site provides valuable...
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Montana Tribes
A superb website with a wealth of information on native tribes in Montana. The site has an extensive digital archives with hundreds of videos, all categorized by Essential Understandings. There are lesson plans, historical and current...
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Calgary Board of Education: The Blackfoot Nation or Siksika People
This site, developed for a grade two and three collaborative project, is an excellent research tool for elementary students studying the history and customs of the Blackfoot and Siksika people.
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Calgary Board Education: Our First Nations: Blackfoot
Educators will find this a useful research model for their students. Each slide addresses a different aspect of the Blackfoot tribe's daily life and culture.
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Trans Mississippi and International Exposition: The Arapaho Tribe
Provides general information on the Arapaho tribe, the buffalo hunters of the Great Plains.
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Ocb Tracker: Blackfeet Tales
Do you know who the main characters are in the Blackfeet Tales? Use this site to learn features several of the tales.
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Blackfoot Nation
An official site of the Blackfoot Nation in Montana. Gives a look into their history, culture, and government.
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Montana State University: Blackfeet Creation Story
Discover the story of creation through the eyes of the Blackfeet Native Americans. This site features a description of their legend of creation.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Blackfoot
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Blackfoot. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Memory: Montana
Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.
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Montana Indian Nations
Use this site to learn about several Indian reservations in Montana at this easy to use site. Just click on a Native American group on the map for more information about them.
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Calgary Board Education: The Blackfoot Story: Robes and Legends
Story robes hold the history of the Blackfoot. Significant events are recorded on buffalo hides using images and hieroglyphics.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Blackfoot Literature
Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.