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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: The Aztecs/mexicas

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Aztecs or Mexicas via this broad look at the mesoamerican empire via an overview description and many detail links on different aspects of the culture.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Native American Eagle Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
From several Native American tribes come these stories of Eagle. Values of the culture are preserved in the retelling of these stories that show Eagle's value and symbolism for the Native Americans.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

The Seven Sacred Prayers

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that includes links to prayers used by Native Americans as they address the seven spirits, one of which is Mother Earth.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

The Origin of the Iroquois Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the Iroquois' view of how their tribe was created. Includes a description of the Iroquois spirits.
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Handout
American Indian Heritage Foundation

American Indian Heritage Foundation: Aztec Creation

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief story describing the creation of the world according to Aztec belief called Coatlique.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Mayan Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the geography and landscape of the areas once inhabited by the Mayas. There is also information on Mayan writing, literature, culture, political organization, Mayan art, and other information on the Mayan Civilization.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, 1863 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes religious quotes and prayers from Black Elk that exemplify his spirituality.
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Article
American Indian Heritage Foundation

George Catlin Biography and Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site provides a biography, personal quotes and a gallery of images of American artist George Catlin.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.
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Indians.org: Pawnee Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief background information about the history and culture of the Pawnee. Includes the text of a Pawnee prayer. This site links to specific Pawnee stories and to other information on the Pawnee Tribe and authors.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Chippewa Legend of the Big Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
English text of the Chippewa tale "Legend of the Big Bird," which ends with a witty lesson about in-laws.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Delaware Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Chief Joseph (Nez Perce)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some biographical information about Chief Joseph from several sources as well as information on the Nez Perce. There are quite a few quotes from the great American Indian as well as a link to his famous surrender speech.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Aztec Poems: Indigenous Peoples' Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some Aztec poems. These are excellent examples of Aztec poetry. Each one is very unique.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Blackfoot Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Geronimo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information about the great Native American, Geronimo. This site also contains a few quotes from Geronimo himself as well as a few images of the Native American.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

American Indian Heritage Foundation: Crazy Horse: Tashunkewitko

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful and touching biography of Crazy Horse told by Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa), a Sioux scholar.
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Indians.org: Lipan Apache (Tindi)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article details the history of the Lipan Apache, an important subgroup of the Apache in Texas. To tell their story, it focuses on the history of the Castro Family of Lipan Apache Chief Cuelga de Castro. They received their surname...
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Abenaki: indians.org: Indigenous Peoples' Literature

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the Abenaki tribe of Native Americans by checking out this site. Find out about the story "Strange Origin of Corn."
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Article
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians: Native American Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A focused article featuring the rich culture of Native Americans.