500 Nations, Tribes, Bands

The 500 Nations website contains information about  Native Americans.  

American Indian Arts and Crafts

This web site by Indian Village.com is a one stop source for finding Native American arts and crafts vendors on the Internet.

A Nations History

This is part I of a two part history of the Cherokee Indians in Northern Georgia, which is maintained by the North Georgia web site.

Northeast Wigwam

This Native American Web site has information about the tribes of the Northeastern United States. It includes a timeline of events that involved the Natives of this region. The webmasters of this web site are a Native American family of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island.

Indian Trade Regulation Act

This act was intended to regulate trading among the Indians and to preserve the peace on the Frontier of the New Nation of the United States. Enacted on April 22, 1800

Bead Trade history

This is a discussion on the bead trade among the North American Indians and Europeans. Fascinating insight.

Compact Histories

This site contains compact histories of Native American Indians edited by Jordon S. Day.

The Emigrant Tribes: Indian Tribes of Kansas

From the Center for Great Plains Studies at Emporia State University, check out the emigrant tribes of the state of Kansas.

The Era of Treaties & Lies

This is a short history of the decline of the Illini tribe, a part of The Illini: Lords of the Mississippi Valley Web site. This is a good resource for some treaties that where made and broken between the United States and the Native Americans. The Author of this page is Robert Fester.

First Nations Working Bibliography

This is a compilation of sources used in the First Nations History site.

Geographic overview of First Nations History

A geographic overview of the lower 48 states of the U.S. including those First Nations from Canada and Mexico that had important roles (Huron, Micmac, Assiniboine, etc.) when complete.

Hair Pipes in Plains Indian Adornment

his is a fascinating study on Indian adornment from pre-European to present by John C. Ewers.

History of the Cherokee

Learn about the Cherokee Nations history from 1700 to the American Revolutionary war here. This page is a part of the main site on the History of the Cherokee Nation.

History of Native Americans in West Virginia

This information is compiled by the West Virginia State Archives and contains a history of the Native Americans of the state.

History: Southern Ute Indian Tribe

This site is the history of the Ute of Ignacio Colorado. It contains a historical introduction, chronology, and information about their historical leaders

The Illini: Lords of The Mississippi Valley

Throughout American History, the Native American Indians were grouped in confederacies. This site is a history of the Illini confederacy (Illinois Confederacy).

Indian Moons, Days & Other Calendar Stuff

Learn about the way Native Americans kept up with the days of the year, and their names.

Joseph Brant

A short Biography of Joseph Brant, a Chief of the Mohawk Nation, during the 18th century.

Nanticoke Tribe History

This tribe lived and roamed the area now known as Maryland and Delaware. Learn about their history here.

Native American Clashes

This article discusses the history of the clashes between the Native Americans and the European settlers.

Native American Experience

Take a look at these images of the Native American experience since European contact. This image archive was contributed by Professor Troy Johnson of California State University, Long Beach

Native Americans in Indiana

This informative article on the Conner Prairie Organization's website discusses the history of the Native Americans in Indiana. It also, includes information about the major tribes in the State.

Native Americas Program

Learn about the Native Americans program at this site maintained by Cornell University.

Native American Spirituality

Learn about the religious beliefs of the Native Americans from the Religious Tolerance Organization web site.

Native American Settlements and Peoples of the United States

From the People Finders web site you can read about the Native Americans on the North American Continent. This article also includes links to other resources about the subject