See also Museums.
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. |