Ethnicity

Sacagawea Sacagawea- PBS provides information known about her life and journey on the Expedition. Major Ridge, a North Georgia Notable Major Ridge, a North Georgia Notable- Profile of the Cherokee chief who led the Lighthorse Patrol and signed the Treaty of New Echota. Red Cloud Red Cloud- Ohiyesa's (Charles Eastman's) recollections of the Sioux leader. Red Cloud Red Cloud- Biography of the Oglala leader. Popé Popé- Biography of the 17th-century Pueblo religious leader. Pope Pope- Biography of the Tewa medicine man, and links about the Pueblo Rebellion. Quebec History Encyclopedia: Pontiac Quebec History Encyclopedia: Pontiac- Article on the life and death of Chief Pontiac, from the Handbook of Indians of Canada. Pontiac Pontiac- Portrait and links regarding the Ottawa leader. Pocahontas Chronology Pocahontas Chronology- Timeline of the Powhatan girl's life. The Pocahontas Myth The Pocahontas Myth- The Powhatan Nation's version of Pocahontas' story. The Real Pocahontas The Real Pocahontas- Biographies of the historical figures that inspired the Disney movie. Quanah Parker Quanah Parker- Photographs and biographical sketch of the Comanche statesman. Quanah Parker: A Texas Legend Quanah Parker: A Texas Legend- Biography of the last Comanche chief and his leadership of the tribe. A Warrior in Two Worlds A Warrior in Two Worlds- The life of Seneca sachem Ely Parker and the price he paid for success. Handbook of Texas Online: Cynthia Ann Parker Handbook of Texas Online: Cynthia Ann Parker- Biography of the Comanche adoptee also known as Nadua. Cynthia Ann Parker--A Texas Legend Cynthia Ann Parker--A Texas Legend- Photograph and biography of the mother of Quanah. Cynthia Ann Parker, Comanche Cynthia Ann Parker, Comanche- Biography of the white girl adopted by the Comanches. Chief Osceola: A Brief Account and Evaluation of His Life Chief Osceola: A Brief Account and Evaluation of His Life- Biography of the early 19th-century leader by a Seminole descendent. Running Strong for American Indian Youth Running Strong for American Indian Youth- Organization cofounded by Billy Mills to implement and support programs that create opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-esteem, p… Billy Mills, Olympic Legend Billy Mills, Olympic Legend- Includes an overview of the Lakota athlete's accomplishments along with multi-format audio and video of the 1964 Olympic 10,000 meter race. Russell Means, American Indian Leader Russell Means, American Indian Leader- Profile of the Lakota activist and actor. The Existential Indian The Existential Indian- An interview with Indian rights activist Russell Means. Some Letters of Alexander McGillivray Some Letters of Alexander McGillivray- Text of historical letters by the Muscogee chief. Mary Jemison, Captivity Narrative from the 1750s Mary Jemison, Captivity Narrative from the 1750s- Excerpts from the Seneca adoptee's narrated autobiography. A Glimpse of Mary Jemison A Glimpse of Mary Jemison- Biography of the white child adopted into the Seneca tribe. With pictures and links. Wilma Mankiller, Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation- Biography and other information about this powerful woman. Looking Glass Looking Glass- Biography of the Nez Perce military commander. Little Crow Little Crow- Ohiyesa (Charles Eastman's) biographical sketch of the Sioux leader. Voices from the Gaps: Winona LaDuke Voices from the Gaps: Winona LaDuke- Biography of the White Earth Ojibwe journalist/politician. Native American Authors: Winona LaDuke Native American Authors: Winona LaDuke- Profile of the Ojibwe author and activist. Media Portrayal of Ishi, the Last Yahi Media Portrayal of Ishi, the Last Yahi- How the media of his time portrayed Ishi with possible reasons for such portrayal. Was Ishi the last of the Yahi? Was Ishi the last of the Yahi?- University of California 1996 news release suggesting that Ishi's life story was more complicated than originally believed. Ishi, A Real-Life Last Of The Mohicans Ishi, A Real-Life Last Of The Mohicans- Biography of the last Yahi. Mount Greylock Mount Greylock- History and folklore about Abenaki Chief Greylock. Greylock Greylock- Monument to the Abenaki chief and the story of his life. Geronimo, His Own Story Geronimo, His Own Story- Online text of the Apache leader's autobiography. Geronimo's Last Hurrah Geronimo's Last Hurrah- The Apache Wars and the surrender of Geronimo. Geronimo Geronimo- Biography of the Apache leader with photos and quotes. Gall Gall- Ohiyesa (Charles Eastman's) biographical sketch of the Lakota chief. Chief Gall Chief Gall- Historic photograph and overview of the Lakota leader. Chief Gall Chief Gall- Short fact sheet on the Hunkpapa chief who led the Lakota in a long war against the United States. Ohiyesa (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman) Ohiyesa (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman)- Writings of the Santee Sioux author. Dragging Canoe, Cherokee War Chief Dragging Canoe, Cherokee War Chief- Biography and picture of the chief who fought settlers in the Tennessee area during the late 1700's. Corps of Discovery: Private Pierre Cruzatte Corps of Discovery: Private Pierre Cruzatte- Profile of the French-Omaha explorer. Private Pierre Cruzatte Private Pierre Cruzatte- Biography of the French-Omaha voyager on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Crazy Horse Malt Liquor Protest Crazy Horse Malt Liquor Protest- Argument against the use of the Lakota visionary Crazy Horse's name to sell malt liquor. Crazy Horse Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial- Project to construct an immense statue in the Black Hills honoring the Lakota leader. Crazy Horse Crazy Horse- Passages from two biographies of Tashunkewitko. Crazy Horse Crazy Horse- Biography of the Lakota leader, also known as Tashunca-uitco. Cochise and the Bascom Affair Cochise and the Bascom Affair- Essay about the Apache leader and the strategic errors made by an American lieutenant dealing with him.