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NDATC Virtual Library: Native American Collection: Culture
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First Nations of the Plains 
An overview of the First Nations of the Plains.  Topics include: Principal Tribes, Social Organization, Modes of Transport, Dwellings, Food Preparation, The Tanning Process, Clothing, The Buffalo Hunt, Warfare, and Spiritual Beliefs and Ceremonies . From First Nations in Canada, a publication of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aboriginal Peoples
From the web site, "Each year the <Canadian> Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) receives thousands of enquiries from the general public that relate to Aboriginal peoples. This information sheet brings together the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions."  From the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada web site.

Lakota Teaching Project
From the web site, "The purpose of the Lakota Teaching Project is to help Lakota Middle School students better understand their heritage and traditional values.  It does this through examination of Tiyospaye (or extended family), Oyate (all the people) and the stories, rituals and values that are at the foundation of Lakota culture and society."  It "provides a capsule look at a small portion of traditional Lakota wisdom, teachings and beliefs" and includes a teacher's guide. 
 
Native American Arts, Humanities, and Culture
From the web site, its purpose is "to promote awareness and increase knowledge of the Lakota People of South Dakota."  Includes a links page.
 
Tribute to the Oglala Lakota Sioux, their history, culture, and leaders
The title says it all.

Native Pre-Contact Housing Types
Here's an extensive collection of information on pre-contact Native American housing, including the earth-covered lodge of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara and the buffalo-hide tipi of the Plains. From Paula Giese's Native American web site hosted at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College website. 

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