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American Indian lives Bulletin (Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology) ; 145 Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 174 Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 186 Columbia guides to American Indian history and culture Encyclopedia of American Quaker genealogy ; v. 7 Indigenous Americas Our neighbors Story of man library The Indians of North AmericaFilter By Subjects
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American Indian lives Bulletin (Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology) ; 145 Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 174 Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 186 Columbia guides to American Indian history and culture Encyclopedia of American Quaker genealogy ; v. 7 Indigenous Americas Our neighbors Story of man library The Indians of North AmericaDuthu, N. Bruce.
Summary: Indian tribes have a legal status unique among America's racial and ethnic groups: they are also sovereign governments that engage in governmental relations with Congress. The self-rule of Native tribes long predates the founding of the United States, and that peculiar status has led to legal and political disputes--with vast sums of money hanging in the balance. From cigarette taxes to control...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 342.7308 DUTSummary: This original, eight-part series on four volumes, documents the history of American Indian achievement, its defining role in the growth of the country, and its influence on current events. The series highlights the many contributions of American Indians that have influenced and shaped the history of the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: distributed by Ambrose Video Publishing 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.004 HISKeoke, Emory Dean.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Facts on File 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.004 KEOJacobs, Wilbur R.
Contents: Indian-white contact: background. The white man's frontier in American history: the impact upon the land and the Indian -- Unsavory sidelights on Colonial trade -- Wampum and the protocol of treaty-making -- White gift-giving: French skills in managing the Indians -- Indian-white contact: frontier conflicts. -- British Indian-white relations: Edmond Atkin's scheme for imperial control -- A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Oklahoma Press 1985
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 323.1197 JACIssues (Musical group)
Contents: Sad Ghost (4:30) -- Mad At Myself (3:50) -- Life Of A Nine (3:13) -- The Langdon House (3:56) -- Late (3:33) -- Old Dena [by Scout] (1:35) -- Stingray Affliction (3:37) -- Never Lose Your Flames (3:41) -- Personality Cult (3:52) -- Tears On The Runway pt 2 [feat. Nylo] (3:33) -- The Settlement (2:31) -- Disappear [Remember When] (5:23).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Rise Records 2014
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Orchard, William C.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Museum 1975
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.582 ORCMachajewski, Sarah
Summary: American Indians have faced injustice from the moment Europeans came to the Americas to claim land and resources. This volume traces the history of injustice against American Indians, from losing their land, to moving to reservations, to having their culture stolen from them. Readers will learn how the movement for rights began, and the challenges and successes activists faced. Primary sources...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323 MACPevar, Stephen L.
Contents: 1. A history of federal Indian policy -- 2. Definitions: Indian, Indian tribe, Indian country, and Indian title -- 3. The trust responsibility -- 4. Indian treaties -- 5. Federal power over Indian affairs -- 6. Tribal self-government -- 7. State power over Indian affairs -- 8. Criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country -- 9. Civil jurisdiction in Indian country -- 10. Taxation -- 11. Indian...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Southern Illinois University Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 342.08 PEVCrytzer, Brady.
Summary: Through the life of Guyasuta, one of the period's most influential figures, the book traces how American Indians were affected by the wars leading to American Independence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 CRYPaterek, Josephine.
Summary: A beautifully produced and illustrated (black and white) reference that offers complete descriptions and cultural contexts of the dress and ornamentation of the North American Indian tribes. The volume is divided into ten cultural regions, with each chapter giving an overview of the regional clothing. Individual tribes of the area follow in alphabetical order. Tribal information includes men's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABC-CLIO 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 391 PATRuoff, A. LaVonne Brown.
Summary: Examines the history, evolution, and culture of the American Indians, discussing both oral and written literature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 1991
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.1 RUOAndrews, Elizabeth
Summary: This book explores the story of Indian Americans. Readers will learn about why Indians wanted to move to the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Indian American families and how they celebrate their culture. Features include a map, timeline, glossary, Making Connection questions and sidebars. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pop!, a division of ABDO 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.004 ANDFowler, Loretta
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia University Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.4 FOWGrant, Bruce
Summary: Presents descriptive alphabetical entries on Indian tribes, territories, customs, tools, activities, and famous leaders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.1 GRASwanton, John Reed
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Institution Press 1979
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.1 SWAThornton, Russell
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Oklahoma Press 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.6 THOContents: Introduction -- Paula Gunn Allen -- Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris -- Joy Harjo -- Linda Hogan -- N. Scott Momaday -- Simon Ortiz --Wendy Rose -- Leslie Marmon Silko -- Gerald Vizenor -- James Welch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Nebraska Press 1990