Ethnicity

Cochise Cochise- Excerpts from speeches by the Apache leader. Chief Seattle's Thoughts Chief Seattle's Thoughts- Two versions of the Salish chief's disputed 1854 speech, made in response to a land treaty with the United States. Chief Sealth Chief Sealth- 1887 newspaper article by Dr. Henry A. Smith including a biographical sketch of the Suquamish leader and a reported translation of his 1854 treaty speech. Chief Seattle and Chief Joseph: From Indians to Icons Chief Seattle and Chief Joseph: From Indians to Icons- Essay on the two leaders with historical photos, bibliography and study questions. Chief Seattle Chief Seattle- Biography of the Suquamish leader, with information about his family, tribe, and orations. Chief Seattle and Chief Joseph: From Indians to Icons Chief Seattle and Chief Joseph: From Indians to Icons- Essay on the two leaders by biographer David M. Buerge, with historical photos, bibliography and study questions. Chief Joseph Speaks Chief Joseph Speaks- Collection of the Nez Percé chief's speeches. Chief Joseph Chief Joseph- Several essays and remembrances of the great Nez Perce leader. Chief Joseph Chief Joseph- Biographical sketch and quotations of the Nez Perce chief. PBS: Chief Joseph PBS: Chief Joseph- Biography of the Nez Perce chief also known as Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt. Tantoo Cardinal Tantoo Cardinal- NativeCelebs profile of the actress. Tantoo Cardinal Tantoo Cardinal- IMDB filmography for the Metis actress. Wikipedia - Ben Nighthorse Campbell Wikipedia - Ben Nighthorse Campbell- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the former U.S. Senator from Colorado. A U.S. Senator Who Shoots From The Hip A U.S. Senator Who Shoots From The Hip- Article analyzing Ben Nighthorse Campbell's appearance in Banana Republic clothing ads and career as a postmodernist politician. U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell- Profile and accomplishments of the politician. Quebec History Encyclopedia: Thayendanadea Quebec History Encyclopedia: Thayendanadea- Article on Thayendanadea (Joseph Brant) from the Handbook of Indians of Canada. Joseph Brant Joseph Brant- Biography of the Mohawk Indian chief. Black Kettle Black Kettle- Biography of the Southern Cheyenne chief. Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux- Quotes, links, and a historic photograph of the Lakota medicine man. Bigfoot Bigfoot- The story of Lakota chief Bigfoot and the massacre of Wounded Knee. Big Foot Big Foot- Biography of the Miniconjou Sioux leader whose band was massacred at Wounded Knee. Irene Bedard Irene Bedard- Facts and filmography for the actress who played Mary Crow Dog and Pocahontas. Adam Beach Adam Beach- Filmography and facts on the native actor best known for "Smoke Signals" and "Windtalkers." Unofficial Adam Beach Page Unofficial Adam Beach Page- Fan tribute to the native Canadian star of "Smoke Signals" and "Windtalkers." Includes news and many pictures. Native American Authors: Dennis J. Banks Native American Authors: Dennis J. Banks- Profile of the Ojibwe author and activist. His AIM is True His AIM is True- Interview with AIM cofounder Dennis Banks. Anna Mae Pictou Aquash Anna Mae Pictou Aquash- Center of information about the murdered activist, with book ordering and links. The Denver Indian Center The Denver Indian Center- Support for the American Indian community of Metro Denver: case management, computer and employment training, Head Start. Board roster and program descri… American Indian Education Foundation American Indian Education Foundation- Funds scholarships, supplies, and educational programs. Information and donation solicitations. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Southwest Indian Relief Council Southwest Indian Relief Council- Provides emergency relief and self-help programs to Native Americans living on the reservations of the Southwest. National Relief Charities National Relief Charities- Provides program services that benefit Native Americans throughout the United States, including food distribution, housing renovations, medical assistan… American Indian Resource Center American Indian Resource Center- Non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of Native Americans in South Texas through education and related projects. Board roster and fo… Council of Indian Nations Council of Indian Nations- Provides emergency relief and self-help programs to Native Americans living on the reservations of the Southwest. Adopt a Native Elder Program Adopt a Native Elder Program- Food, medicine, clothing, fabric and yarns to help Elders sustain traditional lifestyles. Fundraisers include annual rug sale, grocery certificates. … American Indian Relief Council American Indian Relief Council- Provides emergency relief and self-help programs to Sioux Indians living on the reservations of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana. American Indian Child Resource Center American Indian Child Resource Center- Nonprofit agency providing services to American Indian youth and their families in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Native Child and Family Services Native Child and Family Services- Nog-da-win-da-min is a First Nation Child and Family services agency. Battlefords Tribal Council Battlefords Tribal Council- Providing professional and technical, advisory services to the Little Pine, Lucky Man Cree, Mosquito, Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Poundmaker Cree and Red Phe… Red Nation Of The Cherokee Red Nation Of The Cherokee- Cultural and spiritual organization accepting mixed bloods of all nations or tribes. Arctic Athabaskan Council Arctic Athabaskan Council- Promoting Arctic Athabaskan heritage and representing the interests of Athabaskan peoples at the international forum of the Arctic Council. Santa Cruz, California Chapter of the Nastao Nation Santa Cruz, California Chapter of the Nastao Nation- Native American medicine society promoting culture and social issues. History and principles, local and general information, l… Cahuilla Inter-Tribal Repatriation Committee (CITRC) Cahuilla Inter-Tribal Repatriation Committee (CITRC)- Native Cahuilla Indian tribes seeking repatriation of cultural objects, artifacts, burial sites and human remains. Provides r… Manataka American Indian Council Manataka American Indian Council- Non-profit society promoting American Indian history and culture. Stories, poems, weddings, news, events, forum, links. Intertribal Council of Arizona Intertribal Council of Arizona- Phoenix-based organization since 1958, comprised of 21 local bands. Board contacts, programs and working groups, map, fact sheets on each member tr… National Congress of Indians National Congress of Indians- The National Congress of Indians provides national leadership on issues facing tribal communities throughout the United States. Services include legi… Bristol Bay Native Association Bristol Bay Native Association- Network of Alaskan Native Councils throughout the Bristol Bay region. Directory and fact sheets of members, business listings, housing and social s… Intertribal Deaf Council Intertribal Deaf Council- Furthering the traditions, languages and cultures of First Nations members who are deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing. Conference information and regi… Great Lakes Intertribal Council Great Lakes Intertribal Council- Coalition of 12 Indian tribes of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, with contact and tribal information about each member nation. Chiefs of Ontario Chiefs of Ontario- A co-ordinating body for 134 First Nation communities located within the boundaries of the Province of Ontario, Canada. White Earth Land Recovery Project White Earth Land Recovery Project- Aims to recover lands stolen from the White Earth Reservation, through purchase and donation, while protecting the environment and culture. Info…