November
National American Indian Heritage Month
By Sarah Lane
Nov 1, 2004, 05:38 PST
As
proclaimed by President George W. Bush on November 1, 2002, this month
is National American Indian Heritage Month. Activities and programs all
month long will highlight the roles of American Indians and Alaska
Natives and their part in our nation's history. With the construction
of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American
Indian, comes the chance to educate all Americans about their culture.
This month serves as a much needed reminder to recognize the efforts,
and most importantly the struggles, of Native Americans to find comfort
in a society whose beliefs severely contrast their own.
Regardless
of the how and why, it still stands that people like Sakajawea and her
contribution to the 'Voyage of Discovery' led by Lewis and Clark, and
the Navajo Code talkers who helped our nation and the allies secure a
victory in World War II, were remarkable in their efforts. Our
government is working to maintain the legacy of American Indians and
Alaskan Natives by preserving irreplaceable languages, cultural
traditions, and continuing to honor tribal sovereignty. During the
month of November, there will be several programs celebrating the
Native American culture. Join in and learn something new about an
antiquated society.
Source: The White House Online
Learning Links for Native American Heritage Month
Presidential Proclamation
Read
this proclamation from President George W. Bush concerning the
celebration and history behind Native American Heritage Month.
Source: The White House Online
National American Indian and Alaska Native
This
is the Indian Health Service and Partners-In-Celebration Year 2002
website for National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
You'll find the official Calendar of Events here.
Source: Department of Healthand Human Services
Native American History and Culture
At
this website you'll find Native American Resources, Selected
Exhibitions, and Recommended Reading Lists. There are biographies,
music samples, art exhibits and more.
Source: Encyclopedia Smithsonian, Smithsonian Institution
American Indian Heritage Month
Browse
articles from the American Forces Information Service and connect to
various military sites. Find out who the recipients of the American
Indian Medal of Honor are or the role that American Indians play in the
U.S. military.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
A Critical Bibliography of North American Indians, For K-12
Explore
general topics or focus on specific regions of the North American
Indian culture. This literature list will help to develop complete
lesson plans.
Source: Anthropology Outreach Office, Smithsonian Institution
American Indian Heritage
View
a calendar of events or explore topics such as books and recordings,
exhibitions, film and video, research and collections, and lots more.
Help foster, protect, and promote understanding of Native American
cultures and indigenous peoples across the western hemisphere.
Source: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian
Native American Images
Explore
this webzine devoted to images of Native American people, places, and
land. Be sure to click on Photo Essays to visit Haunted Mesa, tribal
dances, and pow-wows.
Source: Native American Images & Fox River Trading Company
Native American Authors
This
library ofmainly contemporary Native American authors gives you a
bibliography of published works, biographical information, and links to
resources such as interviews, online texts, and tribal websites. Browse
by author, title, or tribe.
Source: The Internet Public Library
Native Web News Digest
Aside
from news, announcements, books, and music, this site has a complete
resource center with over 4,000 listings available. Choose from topics
such as children, education, health, language, legal issues,
photography, tribal websites, or library collections. There are over 40
channels.
Source: Native Web
WWW Virtual Library - American Indians
With
this Index of Native American Resources on the Internet you' find art,
culture, history, language, and an archive of books. Research
governments, organizations, archaeology, galleries, or electronic texts.
Source: Karen M. Strom
Native American Technology and Art
Nativetech
is dedicated to disconnecting the term primitive from perceptions of
Native American technology and art. Technologies herein are the product
of thousands of years of expertise, oral traditions, and continuity.
Access special features, resources, and original articles.
Source: Nativetech, Tara Prindle
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