What You'll Find Here:
Welcome to this pathfinder! It is all about Native Americans! You will find information about different tribes/groups of Native Americans. Find your tribe/group of Native Americans below, then look at the websites, images, key terms, books, or videos about that specific group! Enjoy as you "hecetv" (see) and "pohetv" (hear) this information! (These terms are from the Creek Seminole language!)
*An excellent chart that provides information about all Native Americans has been created by Mrs. Gay Miller's Class. See it here.
*Remember: All words in red are hyperlinks-make sure to click them!
*An excellent chart that provides information about all Native Americans has been created by Mrs. Gay Miller's Class. See it here.
*Remember: All words in red are hyperlinks-make sure to click them!
Seminole (Southeast) Native Americans
Seminole Native Americans lived in the southeast United States, mainly in Florida. They spoke either Creek or Miccosukee. Use these resources to learn more about Seminoles. (This picture is of a Seminole Indian Chief from Florida Memory).
Seminole Websites:
1. Seminole Facts for Kids!
This website tells you about the Seminole people, where they lived, what they looked like, and what they ate!
2. Seminole Tribe of Florida
Created by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this website shares information about the culture of the Seminoles. Be sure to read and look at the pictures of their:
Clans
Hairstyles
Clothing
Language
Food
3. Lost Worlds: Florida
This website talks about and shows images of the "lost world" of the Indian tribes in Florida. There is even a video of a Seminole Pow Wow Dance!
4. Pictures of Seminole Indians
Here you will find U.S. History images of Seminole Indians. They are beautifully drawn! You will also find maps of Seminole territory. Its okay if you don’t recognize the land- things have changed quite dramatically over the years!
5. Seminole Chickee Home
Do you know what Seminole call their home, sweet, home? A Chickee! They are not quite the same as our homes though! Here is a picture of what a real chickee Seminole home looked like!
Books and Stories about Seminole Indians
Look in your media center for the following books about this tribe!
1. Indian Shoes by: Cynthia Leitich Smith
This is a story about a Seminole Indian boy and his grandfather. A pair of moccasins help the grandfather feel better when he is homesick for Oklahoma, which is where the Indian Reservation is located.
2. Night Bird: A Story of the Seminole Indians by: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
This book talks about the journey the Seminoles made from to the Indian Reservation in Oklahoma.
3. Seminole and Miccosukee Art and Activities by: Dorothy Downs
This books has pictures of Seminole patchwork as well as activities for you to try! It also has some cultural information too!
Search Tips
When you research Seminole Indians in the encyclopedia, here are a few key words you might want to try:
Seminole Indians
Creek Indians
Miccosukee Indians
Osceola : He was a famous Seminole warrior
Abiaka: He was a famous Seminole medicine man
Seminole Websites:
1. Seminole Facts for Kids!
This website tells you about the Seminole people, where they lived, what they looked like, and what they ate!
2. Seminole Tribe of Florida
Created by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this website shares information about the culture of the Seminoles. Be sure to read and look at the pictures of their:
Clans
Hairstyles
Clothing
Language
Food
3. Lost Worlds: Florida
This website talks about and shows images of the "lost world" of the Indian tribes in Florida. There is even a video of a Seminole Pow Wow Dance!
4. Pictures of Seminole Indians
Here you will find U.S. History images of Seminole Indians. They are beautifully drawn! You will also find maps of Seminole territory. Its okay if you don’t recognize the land- things have changed quite dramatically over the years!
5. Seminole Chickee Home
Do you know what Seminole call their home, sweet, home? A Chickee! They are not quite the same as our homes though! Here is a picture of what a real chickee Seminole home looked like!
Books and Stories about Seminole Indians
Look in your media center for the following books about this tribe!
1. Indian Shoes by: Cynthia Leitich Smith
This is a story about a Seminole Indian boy and his grandfather. A pair of moccasins help the grandfather feel better when he is homesick for Oklahoma, which is where the Indian Reservation is located.
2. Night Bird: A Story of the Seminole Indians by: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
This book talks about the journey the Seminoles made from to the Indian Reservation in Oklahoma.
3. Seminole and Miccosukee Art and Activities by: Dorothy Downs
This books has pictures of Seminole patchwork as well as activities for you to try! It also has some cultural information too!
Search Tips
When you research Seminole Indians in the encyclopedia, here are a few key words you might want to try:
Seminole Indians
Creek Indians
Miccosukee Indians
Osceola : He was a famous Seminole warrior
Abiaka: He was a famous Seminole medicine man
Inuit Indians (They live in the Artic!)
Inuit Indians are still around today! They are very different than other Native American tribes. Some had mistaken them for Eskimos! (Inuits do not like that however!) This picture of an Inuit was taken in the 1920s! (It is found at Houston North Gallery.)
Inuit Websites:
1. Inuit Facts for Kids!
This is a website about Inuit facts for kids! It explains how Inuits live, talk, and work! It also talks about what their houses look like and the clothes that they wear!
2. Inuits- by Fourth & Fifth Grade Students!
This is a really cool site made by 5th and 6th grade students in Mrs. Gay Miller’s class! They have images of the students dressed up in some of the clothes that Inuits might have worn! There are also some activities about Inuits here!
3. Pictures of Inuits
These are pictures of Inuits (like the one above) taken in the 1920s. Don’t they look a little like Eskimos? This is from the Houston North Gallery!
4. Defintions of Inuit Words
Here are some definitions of common Inuit words. Do you know what a caribou is? What about an inuksuk? At the bottom of this page there are even more links to information about Inuits!
5. A Day in the Life of An Inuit Child
Inuits living today are not that much different than we are. Look at this website about a real Inuit girl! Her daily life is much like your own!
Books and Stories about Inuits
Look in the media center for these books about Inuits!
1. The Inuit by: Andrew Santella
This is a nonfiction book about real Inuit Indians and how they live! It has some amazing pictures of Inuits and their homes!
2. The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale by: Lydia Dabcovich
This is a fiction story about an Inuit woman and her polar bear friend, who she treats like her own child!
3. Living in the Artic by: Allan Fowler
This is another nonfiction book about Inuits. Look at their clothing! Can you see now why people mistaken them for eskimos?
Search Tips
When you look in the encyclopedia for Inuit Indians, try some of these words:
Inuit Indians
Eskimo (which they are not!)
Canada (which is where many live)
Caribou (what many eat)
Inuit Websites:
1. Inuit Facts for Kids!
This is a website about Inuit facts for kids! It explains how Inuits live, talk, and work! It also talks about what their houses look like and the clothes that they wear!
2. Inuits- by Fourth & Fifth Grade Students!
This is a really cool site made by 5th and 6th grade students in Mrs. Gay Miller’s class! They have images of the students dressed up in some of the clothes that Inuits might have worn! There are also some activities about Inuits here!
3. Pictures of Inuits
These are pictures of Inuits (like the one above) taken in the 1920s. Don’t they look a little like Eskimos? This is from the Houston North Gallery!
4. Defintions of Inuit Words
Here are some definitions of common Inuit words. Do you know what a caribou is? What about an inuksuk? At the bottom of this page there are even more links to information about Inuits!
5. A Day in the Life of An Inuit Child
Inuits living today are not that much different than we are. Look at this website about a real Inuit girl! Her daily life is much like your own!
Books and Stories about Inuits
Look in the media center for these books about Inuits!
1. The Inuit by: Andrew Santella
This is a nonfiction book about real Inuit Indians and how they live! It has some amazing pictures of Inuits and their homes!
2. The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale by: Lydia Dabcovich
This is a fiction story about an Inuit woman and her polar bear friend, who she treats like her own child!
3. Living in the Artic by: Allan Fowler
This is another nonfiction book about Inuits. Look at their clothing! Can you see now why people mistaken them for eskimos?
Search Tips
When you look in the encyclopedia for Inuit Indians, try some of these words:
Inuit Indians
Eskimo (which they are not!)
Canada (which is where many live)
Caribou (what many eat)
Kwakiutl Native Americans (Northwest Indians)
These Indians lived in the Northwest, specifically in Canada or British Columbia. They lived on the coast and did a lot of fishing! Also, Kwakiutl Indians are known for their totem poles! (This picture of a Kwakiutl Indian is from Image Envision.)
Kwakiutl Websites
1. Kakiutl Facts For Kids
This website is for kids who want to know more about the Kwakiutl culture and way of life! It provides excellent information about where and how the Kwakiutl tribe lived. It also gives some information about their language, clothing, homes, as well as what the children are like!
2. Peoples of the Northwest
This interactive website gives information about specific parts of the Kwakiutl way of life. It talks about their long houses and totem poles. It even shows a map of where they were located as well as explain how they survived between the land and sea!
3. Pictures of the Kwakiutl People
Look here to find images of the Kwakiutl tribe. Most of these are in black and white. Make sure to notice their masks and costumes. Kwakiutl Indians are known for their tribal dances and elaborate masks. Also, look at their canoes! That is how they traveled!
4. PDF File of Kwakiutl Information
This PDF file is full of terms that related to the Kwakiutl culture. It is also easy to read! When you get finished, test your knowledge of the Kwakiutl people by answering the questions!
Books and Stories About Kwakiutl
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Kwakiutl Indians!
1. The Kwakiutl Indians by G. S. Prentzas
This is an easy-to-read book about the Kwakiutl culture and people living in British Columbia. Their native customs sometimes make it difficult to blend in with modern society. Why do you think that is?
2. Totem Poles by Pat Kramer
Look at all of the art on the totem poles! These totem poles are from the Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Did you know that the art on the poles are symbols of what the Kwakiutl and other tribes believe?
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Kwakiutl Indians, try these words:
Kwakiutl
Totem Poles
Long Houses
Plank Houses
Kwakiutl Websites
1. Kakiutl Facts For Kids
This website is for kids who want to know more about the Kwakiutl culture and way of life! It provides excellent information about where and how the Kwakiutl tribe lived. It also gives some information about their language, clothing, homes, as well as what the children are like!
2. Peoples of the Northwest
This interactive website gives information about specific parts of the Kwakiutl way of life. It talks about their long houses and totem poles. It even shows a map of where they were located as well as explain how they survived between the land and sea!
3. Pictures of the Kwakiutl People
Look here to find images of the Kwakiutl tribe. Most of these are in black and white. Make sure to notice their masks and costumes. Kwakiutl Indians are known for their tribal dances and elaborate masks. Also, look at their canoes! That is how they traveled!
4. PDF File of Kwakiutl Information
This PDF file is full of terms that related to the Kwakiutl culture. It is also easy to read! When you get finished, test your knowledge of the Kwakiutl people by answering the questions!
Books and Stories About Kwakiutl
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Kwakiutl Indians!
1. The Kwakiutl Indians by G. S. Prentzas
This is an easy-to-read book about the Kwakiutl culture and people living in British Columbia. Their native customs sometimes make it difficult to blend in with modern society. Why do you think that is?
2. Totem Poles by Pat Kramer
Look at all of the art on the totem poles! These totem poles are from the Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Did you know that the art on the poles are symbols of what the Kwakiutl and other tribes believe?
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Kwakiutl Indians, try these words:
Kwakiutl
Totem Poles
Long Houses
Plank Houses
Nez Perce Native Americans (Nez Perce)
Nez Perce are a group of Native Americans that mainly lived in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. They are known for several things. They were excellent Powwow dancers and also brought the Appaloosa horse into modern culture! Also, Chief Joseph was an influential Nez Perce Indian that worked with United States officials to bridge gaps between the cultures. The image here is from Kumeyaay. com!
Nez Perce Websites
1. Nez Perce for Kids!
This website shows information about how the tribe lives, what they eat, the clothing they war, and the roles of the men, women, and children.
2. Nez Perce Wikipedia
Even though this website is from Wikipedia, it provides a lot of good basic information about the Nez Perce tribe. Make sure to take a look at the tribal flag and notice that there are only 2,700 members of the Nez Perce tribe left!
3. Nez Perce Project and Information by Kids!
(Cameron)(Matt)
This website is from JohnF.PattieElementary School students who have studied the tribe and would like to share their knowledge with you! These websites provide a lot of good information and show that students are still really interested in the Nez Perce tribe!
4. Chief Joseph
The Nez Perce tribe and the white Americans have been at peace with each other for some time now. One of the main leaders of the Nez Perce group that promoted this peace is Chief Joseph. Here you can read more about Chief Joseph as well as read some of his famous quotes.
5. Picture of Nez Perce Powwow Dancer
The Nez Perce are known for their elaborate Powwow dances. Did you know that this is a way that Native Americans express their beliefs? Look at this image of a Nez Perce doing a Powwow dance!
6. Nez Perce Folktales and Myths
Storytelling was a huge part of Native American culture. Many told folktales or myths to entertain or to try to explain how something came to be. Here are some Nez Perce folktales and myths!
7. Appaloosa Horse
Have you ever heard of the Appaloosa Horse? I bet you will recognize them when you see a picture! Nez Perce Indians are known for riding Appaloosa horses. Some people even say that they were the ones that introduced them into the American culture!
Books and Stories about Nez Perce
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Nez Perce Indians!
1. The Nez Perce by Stefanie Takacs
This nonfiction books talks about the culture of the tribe as well as contains excellent images of what the Nez Perce Indians look like!
2. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce: A Photo-Illustrated Biography by Bill McAuliffe
This biography of Chief Joseph is well suited for elementary students. It shows pictures of Chief Joseph as well as other important tribal members.
3. Appaloosa Horses by Kim O’Brien
This book is all about this special type of horse. Do they make good pets? What makes them so unique? What do they look like? Find out all of this information in this nonfiction book!
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Nez Perce Indians, try these words:
Nez Perce
Chief Joseph
Lewis and Clark (Nez Perce Indians helped them find their way!)
Appaloosa
Nez Perce Websites
1. Nez Perce for Kids!
This website shows information about how the tribe lives, what they eat, the clothing they war, and the roles of the men, women, and children.
2. Nez Perce Wikipedia
Even though this website is from Wikipedia, it provides a lot of good basic information about the Nez Perce tribe. Make sure to take a look at the tribal flag and notice that there are only 2,700 members of the Nez Perce tribe left!
3. Nez Perce Project and Information by Kids!
(Cameron)(Matt)
This website is from JohnF.PattieElementary School students who have studied the tribe and would like to share their knowledge with you! These websites provide a lot of good information and show that students are still really interested in the Nez Perce tribe!
4. Chief Joseph
The Nez Perce tribe and the white Americans have been at peace with each other for some time now. One of the main leaders of the Nez Perce group that promoted this peace is Chief Joseph. Here you can read more about Chief Joseph as well as read some of his famous quotes.
5. Picture of Nez Perce Powwow Dancer
The Nez Perce are known for their elaborate Powwow dances. Did you know that this is a way that Native Americans express their beliefs? Look at this image of a Nez Perce doing a Powwow dance!
6. Nez Perce Folktales and Myths
Storytelling was a huge part of Native American culture. Many told folktales or myths to entertain or to try to explain how something came to be. Here are some Nez Perce folktales and myths!
7. Appaloosa Horse
Have you ever heard of the Appaloosa Horse? I bet you will recognize them when you see a picture! Nez Perce Indians are known for riding Appaloosa horses. Some people even say that they were the ones that introduced them into the American culture!
Books and Stories about Nez Perce
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Nez Perce Indians!
1. The Nez Perce by Stefanie Takacs
This nonfiction books talks about the culture of the tribe as well as contains excellent images of what the Nez Perce Indians look like!
2. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce: A Photo-Illustrated Biography by Bill McAuliffe
This biography of Chief Joseph is well suited for elementary students. It shows pictures of Chief Joseph as well as other important tribal members.
3. Appaloosa Horses by Kim O’Brien
This book is all about this special type of horse. Do they make good pets? What makes them so unique? What do they look like? Find out all of this information in this nonfiction book!
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Nez Perce Indians, try these words:
Nez Perce
Chief Joseph
Lewis and Clark (Nez Perce Indians helped them find their way!)
Appaloosa
Hopi Native Americans (Southwest Indians)
Native Americans of the Hopi Tribe lived mainly in the southwestern part of the United States, mainly in Arizona. The word “Hopi” means “peaceful person.” The Hopi people now live on reservations, are American citizens, and follow American law. This is a picture of Hopi Indians dancing from Briatannica.com!
Hopi Websites
1. Hopi Information for Kids!
This website has a lot of Hopi Indian information for kids! It tells you what the Hopi people ate, what their homes were made of, and what crafts they made!
2. Hopi on Wikipedia
Even though this site is from Wikipedia, it gives some great images of Hopi Indians. It explains that the Hopi reservation is surrounded by the Navajo Reservation. The total population of the Hopi tribe is only made up of about 7,000 people!
3. Hopi Powerpoint
This powerpoint provided by Franklin, Massachusettsschools details upon the Hopi Indian tribe and provides information about the Hopi food, Kachina dolls, Hopi dances, and what the Hopi people did with their land.
4. Katchina Dolls
Mrs. Gay Miller’s class has made a website to show how to make Hopi Katchina Dolls! They are so cute and they are major elements of the Hopi culture!
5. Pubelo and Mesa Homes
Some Hopi Indians also lived in pueblo or mesa homes. This is another name for the adobe homes because they were made up of adobe, or reddish clay. MSNEncarta provides some pictures of the houses here!
6. Hopi Images
Britannica.com provides images of the Hopi people. There is a picture of them doing a famous snake dance, Hopi people dressed up as kachina dolls, as well as Hopi people dancing.
Books and Stories about Hopi Indians
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Hopi Indians!
1. The Hopi by Andrew Santella
This book is one in a series of True Books about American Indians. It talks about how these people survived in the hot, humid, and dry desert lands.
2. If You Lived with the Hopi Indians by: Anne Kamma
This book details on what it would be like to live with the Hopi Indians. It tells you where you would find water and foods, as well as how you would keep your food from spoiling. It would also describe to you how you would get your Indian name and what it might mean!
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Hopi Indians, try these words:
Hopi
Pueblo
Adobe House
Kachina dolls
Pawnee Native Americans (Plains)
The Pawnee Indians were part of a larger tribe called the Plains Indians. This is because they lived in the plains of Kansasand Nebraska. They were forced to move to a reservation in Oklahoma in the 1800s. They still live on the reservation. This is an image of a Pawnee Indian from the webpage U.S. History images.
Websites for Pawnee Indians
1. Pawnee Indians For Kids!
This website is about the Pawnee Indians, where they lived, what they ate, and how they survived on the plains.
2. Pawnee Indians Webpage made by Students!
This Plains and Pawnee webpage was made by Mrs. Gay Miller’s class! They dress up like the Indians would have and even made model teepees like the Pawnee Indians would have lived in!
3. Plains Indians Vocabulary and Explanations
This is a wonderful website that provide just about everything you would want to know about Plains Indians! It provides information about their beliefs, food, clothing, teepees, family, tools, and transportation!
4. Plains Tribes and Map
This websites is based upon the Plains Indians. It tells about their specific tribes, which includes the Pawnee people. It also provides a map of where these people would have lived, in the U.S. Plains. It also provides information about the housing, artwork, and food of the Plains Indians.
5. All about the Buffalo
The Plains Indians, as well as many other tribes, believed in using every part of the buffalo so that nothing would go to waste. This website shows how the buffalo was used by the Indians, from the meat to the horns!
6.Basic Information about Plains Indians
This website provides some basic, easy to read, information about the Plains people. There is a special section for the Pawnee people that this link takes you to!
Books and Stories about Pawnee Indians
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Pawnee Indians!
1. The Pawnee by Barbara A. Gray-Kanatiiosh
This book has real pictures of Pawnee Indians and gives a look at what their culture is like. There are even images of these Indians in their ceremonial dress!
2. Easy-to-Make Plains Indians Teepee Village by A.G. Smith
This is a really excellent book that teaches students to build teepees decorated with appropriate tribe symbols!
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Pawnee Indians, try these words:
Words:
Pawnee
Plains Indians
Tipi or TeePee
Bison or Buffalo
Websites for Pawnee Indians
1. Pawnee Indians For Kids!
This website is about the Pawnee Indians, where they lived, what they ate, and how they survived on the plains.
2. Pawnee Indians Webpage made by Students!
This Plains and Pawnee webpage was made by Mrs. Gay Miller’s class! They dress up like the Indians would have and even made model teepees like the Pawnee Indians would have lived in!
3. Plains Indians Vocabulary and Explanations
This is a wonderful website that provide just about everything you would want to know about Plains Indians! It provides information about their beliefs, food, clothing, teepees, family, tools, and transportation!
4. Plains Tribes and Map
This websites is based upon the Plains Indians. It tells about their specific tribes, which includes the Pawnee people. It also provides a map of where these people would have lived, in the U.S. Plains. It also provides information about the housing, artwork, and food of the Plains Indians.
5. All about the Buffalo
The Plains Indians, as well as many other tribes, believed in using every part of the buffalo so that nothing would go to waste. This website shows how the buffalo was used by the Indians, from the meat to the horns!
6.Basic Information about Plains Indians
This website provides some basic, easy to read, information about the Plains people. There is a special section for the Pawnee people that this link takes you to!
Books and Stories about Pawnee Indians
When you visit the media center, make sure to check out these books about the Pawnee Indians!
1. The Pawnee by Barbara A. Gray-Kanatiiosh
This book has real pictures of Pawnee Indians and gives a look at what their culture is like. There are even images of these Indians in their ceremonial dress!
2. Easy-to-Make Plains Indians Teepee Village by A.G. Smith
This is a really excellent book that teaches students to build teepees decorated with appropriate tribe symbols!
Search Tips
As you search for information in encyclopedias about Pawnee Indians, try these words:
Words:
Pawnee
Plains Indians
Tipi or TeePee
Bison or Buffalo
