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Creek

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The Beginnings of the Creek Trail of Tears __ "TODAY, on a hilltop near Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, stands a MEMORIAL to the Creek Indians who lived in the Chattahoochee Valley area until their forced removal in the mid-nineteenth century." Learn about the monument and the history it represents. - From bama.ua.edu - http://web.archive.org/web/20010918050347/bama.ua.edu/~rdobson/family/CreekMem.htm

1832 Creek Census ___"By a treaty of March 24, 1832, the Creek Indians ceded to the United States all of their land east of the Mississippi River. Heads of families were entitled to tracts of land, which, if possible, were to include their improvements. In 1833 Benjamin S. Parsons and Thomas J. Abbott prepared a census of Creek Indian heads of families, which gave their names and the number of males, females, and slaves in each family. The entries were arranged by town and numbered; these numbers were used for identification in later records. This census is only a partial depiction of the 1832 Creek Census." Information is categorized by pages for 16 towns. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/1832creek/

reek Indian Researcher - records and links __ You will find many, many resources about the Creek Indians. Don't bother with the page. If you go there you will have no need to come back here. - From rootsweb.com - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~texlance/main.htm

Creek Indians __ Summary of the Muskogee Indians, their culture and history. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/creek_indians.html

The Creek Nation ___Access a history of the Creek Nation in Georgia and a list of the tribes within the Creek Confederacy. - Text only - From Golden Ink - http://www.ngeorgia.com/history/creek.html

Creek Nation Genealogy - Muscogee Nation Indian Territory ___Researchers of Creek genealogy in Oklahoma will appreciate the extensive information provided on this website. Students will find the background history useful, too. - Illustrated - From Darren McCathern - http://www.rootsweb.com/~itcreek/index.htm

Creek people __ "The Creek are an American Indian people originally from the southeastern United States, also known by their original name Muscogee ( or Muskogee ), the name they use to identify themselves today." An encyclopedic article with links to related subjects. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creek_people

Facts for Kids: Creek Indians (Muscogee Creeks) __ Information about the Creek Indians for students and teachers. Facts about Creek Indian food, clothing, houses, villages, art and crafts, weapons and tools and even more. - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/creek_kids.htm

History of the Creek Indians in Georgia __ You will find the history of the Creek ( Muskogee ) divided into three click-to-read sections. - From ourgeorgiahistory.com - http://ourgeorgiahistory.com/indians/Creek/index.html

History of the Creek Nation ___This is a history "prior to 1828, while they were still in Georgia." Click on the underlined text to get further information about the topic at hand. - 1 image - From Golden Ink - http://www.ngeorgia.com/history/creekhistory.html

Horseshoe Bend - Creek War ___The battle of Horseshoe Bend spelled the end for the Red Sticks. Read about it here. - A few images - From the National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/hobe/home/creekwar.htm

Index of Creek Treaties __ Links to the treaties between the Creek Indian Nation and the state of Georgia and the United States. - From University of Georgia - http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/crtreaty.htm

Indian Sketches by John Trumbull __ "John Trumbull (1756-1843) sketched the four Creeks shown ... in July 1790 in New York City. They were there as part of a delegation to negotiate a treaty with the United States." - illustrated - From rhus.com - http://www.rhus.com/port.html

Mary Musgrove, Queen of the Creek __ This Creek woman and her first husband sold James Oglethorpe the first Georgia land. She returned years later and tried to lead a revolt against the colony. A biographical sketch. - From ngeorgia.com - http://ngeorgia.com/people/musgrove.html

The War of 1812: The Creeks ___From this article you can learn about the events leading up to the Creek Civil War. Click on 'continue' at the bottom to access page two which discusses the rout of the Red Sticks by Andrew Jackson's forces and his Indian allies. - Text only - From Galafilm - http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/creeks.html

Delaware

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Catholic Encyclopedia: Delaware Indians __ A good overview of the Delaware Indians and their history. "An important tribal confederacy of Algonquian stock originally holding the basin of the Delaware River, in Eastern Pennsylvania, U.S.A., together with most of New Jersey and Delware. They call themselves Lenapé or Leni-lenapé, about equivalent to "real men". - From Catholic Encyclopedia - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04695a.htm

Common Bird Names in Lenape ___"On this page are photos and the Lenape names for some common birds. Click on the Lenape name to hear the bird's name as pronounced by Lenape speaker, Nora Thompson Dean, of the Touching Leaves Company in Dewey, OK or click on the bird's photo to hear its call." - Illustrated - From the Delaware Tribe of Indians - http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/birds.html

Delaware __ A concise and detailed history of the Delaware. "Originally in 1600, the Delaware River Valley from Cape Henlopen, Delaware north to include the west side of the lower Hudson Valley in southern New York. The Delaware were not migratory and appear to have occupied their homeland for thousands of years before the coming of the Europeans. During the next three centuries, white settlement forced the Delaware to relocate at least twenty times. By 1900 they had lived in: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Oklahoma. However, a government plan to move some of the Delaware to Minnesota was never carried out." - By Lee Sultzman - http://www.tolatsga.org/dela.html

Delaware Clans, Gentes and Phraties ___Definitely a web page for serious researchers of Delaware family history. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy -
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/delaware/delawareclans.htm

Delaware Clothing Styles ___Actually, the clothing of three tribes is presented here. As well as the first section, which is indeed the Delaware, you can get information about the Fox and the Huron. - Illustrated - From Canku Ota -
http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues02/Co04062002/CO_04062002_RegaliaOuterwear.htm

Delaware Indian Chiefs and Leaders ___Learn about the chiefs who made an impact on Delaware and North American history. As well, there is a section about Delaware social structure. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy -
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/delaware/delawarechiefs.htm

Delaware Indian - History and Discussion __ "The Delaware people were a sedentary matriarchal society, and relied heavily on agriculture to survive." You will find history, social anthropology, myth and more. - illustrated - from Delaware Indian.com - http://www.delawareindian.com/

Delaware Indians __ Here is a good overall website about the Delaware Indians. You will find articles about Deleware medicine, history and more. "I occasionally use the word "Indians in my report...Indians was the historical name for Native Americans, and not to confuse youth researching on this website.Most present day Delaware appreciate being addressed as Native Americans." - illustrated - By Linda Mauser - http://www.delawareindians.com/

Delaware Indians __ "Some Native American histories have relegated the Delaware Indians to the status of a minor east coast tribe, yet the Lenni Lenape, as they called themselves, were originally the most powerful Indian Tribe in the East, perhaps in the Americas." While this is a book review, there is enough information in the excerpt to make a visit worthwhile, if for the opening statement quoted above alone. - From Hope Farm Press - http://www.hopefarm.com/indians2.htm

Delaware Indians ___A short article, with links, to information about the Lenape in Texas, - Text only - From the Spider's Nest - http://www.bjgeiger.com/texas/history/indians/delawares.html

Delaware Indian Villages ___A list of almost 12 dozen Delaware villages. - Text only - From AccessGenealogy - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/delaware/delawarevillages.htm

Delaware (Lenape) Tribe of Indians: Homepage __ "The name DELAWARE was given to the people who lived along the Delaware River, and the river in turn was named after Lord de la Warr, the governor of the Jamestown colony. The name Delaware later came to be applied to almost all Lenape people. In our language, which belongs to the Algonquian language family, we call ourselves LENAPE (len-NAH-pay) which means something like "The People." Here you will find history, social anthropology, current events, questions and answers. - illustrated - From The Delaware Tribe - http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/
The Delaware, Oh Web Page - Delaware's History - The Delaware ...___A history of the Delaware people in Ohio. - Text only - From The Delaware, OH Web Page - http://www.delaware.org/history/indians.htm

Facts for Kids: Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe...___Thirteen questions concerning Lenape culture are answered here in a way that students of all ages can comprehend. - Text only - From Native Americans for Children - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/lenape_kids.htm

The Flag of the Lenni Lenape or Eastern Delaware ___A history of the Eastern branch of the Lenape's flag and the seal which appears on it follows the flag's image. - Illustrated - From Don Healy - http://hometown.aol.com/Donh523/navapage/lenni.htm

The Indian King Tavern Museum: Named For the Lenni Lenape ___Cultural and historical information. - Text only - From Hoag Levins - http://www.levins.com/ik6.html

Lenape Football ___"History and rules of Pahsaheman, a traditional Lenape ball game played between men and women." - Text only - From the Delaware Tribe of Indians - http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/football.html

Lenape Language and the Delaware Indian Tribe ___"An overview of the Leni Lenape people, their language and history." - Text only - From Native American Languages - http://www.native-languages.org/lenape.htm

Lenape Moccasins ___On this page you're going to see wonderful photographs of some very beautiful moccasins. - Illustrated - From NativeTech - http://www.nativetech.org/clothing/moccasin/detail/lenape.html

The Lenape or Delaware Indians ___A short page, with links. - Text only - From Bob Barnett - http://westjersey.org/wj_len.htm

Lenape Wedding ___Following a poem about Lenape wedding customs, you view a sketch of the bride's traditional wedding costume. - Illustrated - From Lillian Arnold Lopez - http://home.midmaine.com/~lopez/lenape.htm

Marks in Time: Delaware Indian Treaties ___"Welcome to a unique, on-line resource for Delaware treaty history. The Delaware, or Lenape, tribe of Indians, signed the first-ever "Indian treaty" with the newly-born United States of America in 1778." _ Text only - From Indian Territory - http://members.tripod.com/~lenapelady/deltreaty1.html

Mèssochwen Tëme ___Budget your time well to view all that this page and its links offers. - Illustrated - From Mèssochwen Tëme - http://www.geocities.com/wodwrght/lenapehistory.html

The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey ___"The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey elected its first Tribal Council in 1978, becoming the largest active Tribe of Indians in the State of New Jersey." This brief article describes them. - Text only - From Standing Bear Productions - http://www.jersey.net/~standingbear/home9.htm

Penn and the Indians ___What a great history! It concerns William Penn's (of Pennsylvania fame) dealings with the Delaware tribe of Indians. "Penn realized, unlike many Americans of the 19th century, the complex differences between various tribes-- and the benefits of distinguishing between them." - Illustrated - From Tuomi J. Forrest - http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PENN/pnind.html

Walum Olum ___There are varied opinions about the authenticity of this work. Here's an article which provides no opinion on that, but describes it as a viable manuscript. "The sacred tribal chronicle of the Lenape or Delawares. The name signifies 'painted tally' or 'red score,' from walam, 'painted,' particularly 'red painted,' and olum,' a score or tally.'" - Text only - From AccessGenealogy - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/walamolum.htm

Huron - Wendat Confederacy

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History of the Wyandot (Huron) to 1614___This overview covers the years up to the beginning of the Wyandot/Huron association with the new French settlements. - Text only - From James Hunter and the Huronia Museum, Midland, Ontario, Canada - http://www.wyandot.org/wn_early.htm

Huron ___A good article which provides an overview of Huron daily life, history and government. - Text only - From emuseum - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/huron.html

Huron ___An informative overview that will provide you with clue keywords for further research. - Text only - From Americans.net - http://www.nativeamericans.com/Huron.htm

Huron __ "Americans usually do not realize that Huron and Wyandot are the same people." You will find a listing of sub-nations and villages/missions, culture, and a good history. - http://www.tolatsga.org/hur.html

Huron Indian Homes ___This a brief, but informative, description of the Huron traditional longhouse. - Illustrated - Source unknown - http://members.tripod.com/blazewicz/Homes.htm

The Huron Indians ___"The history, culture, religion and way of life of these fierce Huron woodland Indians." - Text only - From Pagewise, Inc. - http://caca.essortment.com/huronindians_rjru.htm

The Huron Indians ___Location and population are two of the topics covered here. The green text is a bit hard on the eyes. - Text only - Source unknown - http://members.tripod.com/paullife/huronindians.html

Huron Indians ___A rather lengthy page for an encyclopedic entry, but chockful of good information. - Text only - From the Catholic Encyclopedia - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07565a.htm

Hurons-Wendat ___A history of these people. - Text only - From Hurons-Wendat -
http://www.indianamarketing.com/anglais/anations/hurons.htm

The Huron-Wendat ___Some interesting information about the people who introduced popcorn to European explorers. - Illustrated - From Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/qc/aqc/art/hurons_e.html

Keepers of the Council Fire ___Here's an excellent history that begins centuries ago and first covers the years to 1974. There is an addendum which is dated 1995. - Text only - From the Wyandotte Nation - Oklahoma - http://www.wyandot.org/oklahoma/keepers.htm

Vocabularies of the Shawanoese and Wyandott Languages ___"The development of the seventeenth century Huron tribal alliance is investigated using evidence from dialect analysis of the phonetic features found in writings of the Wendat language (Huron and Petun)." As you can see, this page is for advanced students. - Text only - From John Steckley, Humber College - http://www.wyandot.org/lang1.html

Wendat Dialects and the Development of the Huron Alliance ___"These dialect connections have implications for how various groups of speakers of Wendat were politically associated prior to the founding of the 'Huron' and the 'Petun' as distinct configurations of peoples. Finally, some speculative remarks are made as to the nature of the mysterious Bog tribe of the Huron, about which so little is known." As you can see from this quote, the information here is presented in a scholarly fashion and is intended for students at an advanced level of education. - Text only - From John Steckley, Humber College - http://www.wyandot.org/wendat.htm

Wendat Confederacy ___This is the text of the document which formed the Wendat Confederacy. It's dated August, 1999 and you can read the names of the chiefs who signed it. - From wyandot.org - http://www.wyandot.org/confederacy.html

Wyandot __To access information relevant to what you'll find in this encyclopedic entry, click on any hoghlighted text. - Text only - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandot

Wyandot Nation of Kansas Website ___A huge site which will take a big chunk of your research time to get through. Topics include history, genealogy and language. - Illustrated - From the Wyandot Nation of Kansas - http://www.wyandot.org/

Kikapoo

Ethnogue Report For Language Code: KIC ___Data about this language and links to further information. For advanced students. - Text only - From Ethnologue - http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=KIC

Facts For Kid: Kickapoo Indians (Kickapoos)___"... here are some straightforward answers to the questions we are most often asked by children, with Kickapoo pictures and links we believe are especially suitable for all ages." - Illustrated - From Native American Kid Links - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/kickapoo_kids.htm

First nations - Kickapoo __ An extended look at Kickapoo history, culture, location and more. - From tolatsga.org - http://www.tolatsga.org/kick.html

The Flight of the Kickapoos ___Why did the Kickapoo beat a fast retreat out of Kansas? The background, story, and conclusion can be found here in this brief article published in 1921. - Text only - From the Chronicles of Oklahoma -
http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v001/v001p150.html

Kickapoo __ "The Kickapoos are one of the Algonquian speaking Native American tribes. According to the Anishinaabeg, the name "Kickapoo" (Giiwigaabaw in the Anishinaabe language) means "Stands Here and there" and refers to the tribes migratory patterns." - An encyclopedic article. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickapoo

The Kickapoo Indian history __ "During the American Revolution the Kickapoo tried to remain neutral. By the mid 1870’s, however, they were engaging on an increasing number of raids against the Americans." An overview of Kickapoo history. - From essortment.com - http://wvwv.essortment.com/kickapooindian_rjoh.htm

Kickapoo Indian Tribe of Brown County Kansas __ "It was away back in the dim and indefinite past, in the territorial days of Illinois, that this noted and itinerant tribe occupied the county of McLean, in Illinois. Then there came the time that fate decreed that they must move on." And it truly is an interesting tale. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.google.com/search?q=Kickapoo+indians&hl=en&safe=off&start=10&sa=N

The Kickapoo Indians ___A good history of this people and links to information about such things as how to build a wickiup. - Illustrated - By Rebecca Brush - http://www.texasindians.com/kickapoo.htm

Kickapoo Indians ___This encyclopedic entry was written in 1910. - Text only - From the Catholic Encyclopedia- http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08635c.htm

Kickapoo Indians ___Various, brief articles reporting the latest news about the Kickapoo people. - Text only - From vintage newspapers (eg. Walnut Valley Times, June 20, 1873) - http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/OLDNEWS/WORTMAW/KICKAPOO.htm

kickapoo indians __ A good introduction to the Kickapoo, then a handful of interesting articles about the Kickapoo - From the 19th century. Interesting stuff. - From ausbcomp.com - http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/OLDNEWS/WORTMAW/KICKAPOO.htm

Kickapoo Language and the Kickapoo Indian Tribe (Kikapoo, Kikapu) ___Information about Kickapoo language, people and history, plus links to further information. - Text only - From Native Languages of the Americas -
http://www.native-languages.org/kickapoo.htm

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas __ "This page was designed with the intent of realistically informing and providing a more exclusive view point of the Kansas Kickapoo/Indian prespective [sic] of our history and culture to the new (and perhaps misinformed) reader." The graphics don't seem to be working but the text information is still there. - From kickapoonation.com - http://www.kickapoonation.com/

National Geographic: Lewis & Clark—Tribes—Kickapoo Indians __ An overview of the Kickapoo Tribe and a single Kickapoo photo. - illustrated - From National Geographic Society - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/record_tribes_008_22.html

Texas Kickapoo ___A very brief overview of this Texas tribe. - Text only -
http://www.bjgeiger.com/texas/history/indians/kickapoos.html

Volatile Substance Abuse Among the Kickapoo People in the Eagle Pass, Texas Area, 1993___ "This study includes ethnographic information about the Texas/Mexican Kickapoo and their language." This is a PDF file and, as such, requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. For more mature students and interested parties. - From the Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Research Briefs -
http://www.tcada.state.tx.us/research/populations/Kickapo.pdf

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Maliceet

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Cacouna - Origin of the Malecites ___"History of the Malecites and their relations with other Indian tribes of the region, written in 1898." - 1 map - From Cacouna, QC - http://cacouna.net/originemalecites_e.htm

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Maliseet Indians ___The history and information provided is not current -- it ends in 1905. - Text only - From the Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IX - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09570a.htm

The Malecite ___Learn about the success of this First Nation's fishing industry. - Illustrated - From Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/qc/aqc/art/malecites_e.html

Maliseet - Audio Samples ___Sound files for several Maliseet phrases can be heard in three different formats -- .wav, .au or .ra. - Text only - From Canada's SchoolNet - http://www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal/audiosam/maliseet/malis-e.html

Maliseet Indian Tribe (Malecite, Malécite, Malecites, Wolastoqiyik, Wolastoqewi) ___You can link to relevant information by clicking on the highlighted text in these brief paragraphs. Topics covered are language, people and history. - Text only - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.native-languages.org/maliseet.htm

Maliseet Indians Fact Sheet ___This page poses and answers 18 questions about the Maliseet people. Link via the highlighted text to access images and further information about the topic at hand. - Text only - From Native Americans for Kids - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/maliseet_kids.htm

Native Groups: Maliseet ___A very brief article and a map. - From the Canadian Museum of Civilization - http://www.civilization.ca/aborig/stones/groups/mali.htm

Welcome - Portraits of a People ___"Wolastoqiyik - Portrait of A People is a photographic journey into the lifestyles, landscapes, technologies and spoken histories of a People." Click on 'Enter' to get started; click on the thumbnails to view larger images. - Illustrated - From the Abbe Museum,
Maine - http://www.gnb.ca/0007/Heritage/virtual_exibition/Portraits/Welcome.htm

Woodstock First Nation ___Information about this first Nation's government, services, businesses and history are some of what you'll find here. - Text only - From the Woodstock First Nation - http://www.woodstockfirstnation.com/home.htm

Mi'kmaq

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Aboriginal Peoples: The Mi'kmaq: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage __ "Historians and archaeologists differ as to when the Mi'kmaq first came to Newfoundland. Newfoundland Mi'kmaq oral tradition holds that the Mi'kmaq were living in Newfoundland prior to European contact. There is some historical evidence that the Mi'kmaq were living in Newfoundland by the 16th century, and by the 17th century there are increasing references to the Mi'kmaq in the historical record." History and culture - illustrated - From Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.heritage.nf.ca/aboriginal/micmac.html

Big Cove First Nations ___"Our Web site has featured several facilities and programs found on the Reserve. We have also included pictures to most of the facilities along with contact information, up and coming special events but also on-going programs in our community. We also highlighted a few of our Entrepreneurs, as well as selected Mi'kmaq links that may interest you." - Illustrated - From the Big Cove First Nation - http://www.bigcoveband.com/

Carved in Stone: Mi'kmaw Petroglyphs ___For excellent general information about petroglyphs and to view some examples of those recorded in 1887 by George Creed, check out this website. Excellent text accompanies the tracings and provides an insight into the culture of the people who made the carvings. - Illustrated - From the Nova Scotia Museum of Cultural History - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/imagesns/petroglyphs/index.html

Facts For Kids: Micmac Indians ___This page poses and answers 18 questions about the Micmac people. Link via the highlighted text to access images and further information about the topic at hand. - Text only - From Native Americans for Kids - http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/mikmaq_kids.htm

Info Sheet - The Mi'kmaq __ Here you will find many aspects of Mi'knaq life and history. "The First Nations People of Nova Scotia are known as the Mi'kmaq. At the time of first contact with European explorers in the 16th and 17th centuries the Mi'kmaq lived in the region now known as the Maritime provinces and the Gaspé peninsula. Later they also settled in New England and Newfoundland. The Mi'kmaq called themselves L'nu'k, meaning "the people." The term Mi'kmaq comes from their word nikmak, meaning "my kin-friends." - illustrated - From Nova Scotia Museum - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/arch/infos/mikmaq1.htm

Listuguj First Nation ___The map shows this First Nation's location in eastern Quebec. - Illustrated - From Listuguj First Nation Government - http://www.johnco.com/firstnat/listuguj.html

Micmac ___Location, population, names, language, sub-nations, current villages and reserves, culture and history. - Text only - From Lee Sultzman - http://www.dickshovel.com/mic.html

Micmac Medicines, Foods and Teas ___"... plants and trees used as traditional medicines, foods and teas, by the Mi'kmaq people of Atlantic Canada." Click on each plants name to get further information. - Illustrated - From NativeTech - http://www.nativetech.org/lacey/

Mi'kmaq First Nation ___Click on 'Mi'kmaq Trail' to access the second page of this site which is presented in three languages -- English, French and Mi'kmaq. - Illustrated - From the Louisbourg Institute and Parks Canada - http://fortress.uccb.ns.ca/parks/mik_e.html

Mi'kmaq Language and the Mi'kmaq Indian Tribe ___You can link to relevant information by clicking on the highlighted text in these brief paragraphs. Topics covered are language, people and history. - Text only - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.native-languages.org/mikmaq.htm

Mi'kmaq Petroglyphs ___Information about these old rock carvings. Highlighted text takes you to a glossary definition of the topic at hand. - 1 image - From the Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia - http://www.multiculturaltrails.ca/level_3/number197.html

Mi'kmaq Portraits Collection ___"This website features 800 selections from the Nova Scotia Museum's Mi'kmaq Portraits Database... The Nova Scotia Museum's Mi'kmaq Portraits database is a collection of portraits and illustrations in various media, of the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic Canada." - Illustrated - From the Nova Scotia Museum - http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/

Mi'kmaw Language, Spirituality & Medicine ___An essay (not suited to younger grades) about this people's religious beliefs and medicinal practices. - Text only - From the Native Council of Nova Scotia - http://mrc.uccb.ns.ca/culture.html

Native Lore: MicMac Creation Story ___"This story has been passed down from generation to generation since time immemorial and it explains how Mik'Maq people came into existence in North America." Read it here. - Text only - From Native Lore - http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/lore21.html

Prince Edward Island b. Mi'kmaq Community ___Give the images a click to access a page from which you can download them for personal use only. Good text accompanies each photo. - Illustrated - From Prince Edward Island Official Website - http://www.gov.pe.ca/firsthand/index.php3?number=43768

Religious Traditions of the Micmac of Newfoundland ___Is there a Micmac curse? Find out here as you read these interesting stories from Micmac lore. - Text only - From Dr. Hans Rollmann - http://www.mun.ca/rels/native/micmac/micmac1.html

Welcome to Chapel Island ___Useful information, especially for band members, in such categories as band council, health care and education for this Mi'kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia. - Text only - From the Chapel Island First Nation - http://www.chapelisland.ednet.ns.ca/main.html

Welcome to the Official Website of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs ___This page offers an overview. more specific information is available from the topic buttons to the left of your screen. These include government, history and legal issues. - Occasional illustration - From the Aroostook Band of Micmacs - http://www.micmac-nsn.gov/index.html

Osage

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LASR - Pawhuska, Oklahoma - Osage Indian Heritage __ "From early tribal tradition, and from the research of archaeologists and historians, and the ancestors of the Osage, we know that this tribe of Indians was closely affiliated with the Siouan, or Dhegiha tribes, their dialect being much the same." You will find an interesting overview of Osage history, culture and more. - illustrated - From lasr.net - http://www.lasr.net/leisure/oklahoma/osage/pawhuska/att19.html

Native Americans: Osage Tribe | eThemes | eMINTS __ Learn about the culture, clothing, and customs of the Osage Indians. View photographs and read primary documents that describe this tribe. Osage lesson plan. - From emints.org - http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000146.shtml

Osage __ Summary of Osage history and culture. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/osage.html

Osage Indian Tribe __ "Geographically speaking, the tribe consists of three bands: the Pahatsi or Great Osage, Utsehta or Little Osage, and Santsukhdhi or Arkansas band. These appear to be comparatively modern, however, and the Osage recognize three more closely amalgamated divisions which seem, from the traditional account of them, to represent as many formerly independent tribes." A general overview with emphasis on Osage Treaties. - From nanations.com - http://www.nanations.com/osage/index.htm

Osage Indian Tribe __ Some specific cultural information about the Osage, such as "the fireplaces" etc, along with resources for additional information. - From kansasgenealogy.com - http://www.kansasgenealogy.com/indians/osage_indian_tribe.htm

Osage Indian Tribe History __ "Osage (corruption by French traders of Wazhazhe, their own name). The most important southern Siouan tribe of the western division. Dorsey classed them, under the name Dhegiha, in one group with the Omaha, Ponca, Kansa, and Quapaw, with whom they are supposed to have originally constituted a single body living along the lower course of the Ohio river." An overview of Osage history. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/osage/osagehist.htm

Osage Indians __ "The Osages are so tall and robust as almost to warrant the application of the term gigantic: few of them appear to be under six feet, and many are above it. Their shoulders and visages are broad, which tend to strengthen the idea of their being giants." --John Bradbury" A general overview of the Osage with a single picture. - illustrated - From lewis-clark.org - http://www.lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=2535

The Osage Indians ___Information the culture of these people, including clothing and housing. - Illustrated - By George Sabo III - http://www.uark.edu/depts/contact/osage.html

Osage Nation __ "The Osage Nation is a Native American tribe in the United States, which is mainly based in Osage County, Oklahoma, but can still be found throughout America." An encyclopedic article. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_Nation

Osage Nation Archives __ "Most of the Osage live in Osage County, which was organized from their former reservation when Oklahoma was admitted to the Union as a state in 1907. The Osage that remained in Oklahoma live in one of three communities or "villages," each of which was originally settled by the members of one of three traditional groups within the tribal organization: "Dweller-in-the-Hilltop" at Gray Horse, "Dwellers-in the Upland-Forest" at Hominy, and "Dwellers-in-the-Thorny-Thicket" at Pawhuska." You will find historic archives of the Osage from various sources and 'resources' for even more. - From rootsweb.com - http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ok/nations/osage/index.htm

The Osage Tribe __ Official website, sponsored by the Osage Tribal Council, includes history, newsletter, and contact information with many articles and Osage photos. - illustrated - From osagetribe.com - http://www.osagetribe.com/

Protestant Missions Among the Osages ___Learn why the Osage people requested help from Protestant missionaries and what their lives were like at this time. - Text only - By Morris L. Wardell - http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v002/v002p285.html

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