Articles related to "Native American Tribes"

Most westerners have always had the impression that the main unit of the Native American people is the tribe - for example, the Iroquois or Algonquin.

For the first time ever, a Native American tribe, Lower Brule Sioux, located in South Dakota, has bought a U.S. financial services holding company.

When the first Europeans arrived to the American continent, there were 10 million indigenous Americans living on the territories to the North of contemporary Mexico.

Native herbalists used a combination of natural science and spirituality to heal the members of their community.

Native Americans used vision quests as rites of passage and as part of their spiritual practice to receive help, guidance, and protection from the supernatural realm.

The new vampire movie Twilight has generated interest in the Quileute tribe. But how much about the vampire and werewolf legends is fact and how much is fiction?

A recent article argued that Native American tribes are reclaiming a large percentage of museum collections in the US. Is NAGPRA really emptying U.S. museums out?

Europeans at Jamestown misunderstand meaning of Native American languages. Pocahontas only a nickname. Caddos name Texas.

George Crook was a career military man who distinguished himself in the Civil War and the Indian Wars and was a man of honor who was given the name Grey Fox by Geronimo.

Many Native American Indian tribes have traditions associated with love and the act of marriage; traditions include love potions and the symbolism of nature's union.

The Morning Star is a symbol of hope for the Pennsylvania Deutsch and Native Americans followers of Pagan traditions.

American citizens who are Navajo, Apache, and Hopi Native Americans still struggle to find food for all of their people in the most remote rural areas of Arizona.

Rabbit/Hare represents different qualities to various cultures. Many cultures consider him Trickster, like Coyote, Raven and Crow. Explore his symbolism and lore.

Stephenie Meyer's four-book Twilight Saga has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, and the Nov. 20 release of the New Moon movie has a following of its own.

The first harvest signifies the death of the crops as grain is gathered, and the thanksgiving of the people to the deities who provided them with life sustaining grains.

Debate rages on over the veracity of Bigfoot or Sasquatch, the undecided pointing to video evidence and skeptics claiming that all video footage has been soundly debunked

Walt Disney World participates in a circulation pilot of the 2009 U.S. Native American $1 coins to encourage consumers' use of dollar coins instead of paper bills.

Long before Walt Disney transformed a Florida orange grove into the nation's top tourist destination, Jacksonville was the place to go.

Online resources for learning more about geothermal energy

Echinacea, native to North America, is one of the most famous and effective herbs in the modern herbal pharmacopoeia.

To protect the sensitive salmon runs, Gov. Schwarzenegger sided with Native Americans to ban destructive gold dredging equipment until environmental studies are complete.

Are you looking for a place to relax, hike, bike, swim all the while enjoying the beauty of nature? Find out what a great vacation this state park can be.

In the American Revolution, Native Americans were used by both sides, but in the end they were abandoned.

Colonial governments create and ignore intertribal conflicts, perpetuating the myth of chaotic, violent savagery in the indigenous world.

The "curing song" is just one of many traditional songs used in the healing ritual among the Lakota.

The umbilical cord connects mother and child until birth. The moment it is severed a new relationship begins. Some parents want a keepsake of that earlier connection.

Native Americans in New England, from the mid 1600s to the late 1700s, made excellent use of surprise in raids against European colonists.

The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the USA's finest collections of Native-American Arts and Crafts, with a gift shop to satisfy the most discerning shopper

Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s

Have your child or students make an arrowhead out of self-hardening or polymer clay.

General George Armstrong Custer's battle plan for the Battle of the Little Bighorn fought on the 25th June 1876 was deeply flawed

In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."

After the death of Joseph Smith, many Mormons went westward on the advice of Brigham Young, the second Mormon prophet. They settled in what is now the state of Utah.

Read about some of the interesting tooth traditions from around the world.

Today's tarot cards offer something for just about anyone's taste, from rock and roll tarot cards, to a Lord of the Rings tarot deck.

Found feathers may be beautiful, but could be illegal to possess. Additionally, bird feathers should be sterilized before using them for craft projects.

Ryan Friedlinghaus and the Street Customs crew return to TLC in October with four new episodes. The brand continues to grow globally with clothing lines and shops.

Popular beach side resort Cape May, New Jersey, has a centuries' old history of visitors and residents who wish to stay longer in this scenic East Coast vacation spot.

Oft-cantankerous Archeology has greatly assisted in the quest to understand early Native American agriculture.

In a 545-acre park near Williamsburg, Virginia, American Beautyberry comes into fruit in late summer and the purple berries feed wildlife through the end of the year.

The source of Anukite's power as a malevolent force is the rich tapestry of myth surrounding her abilities.

Bats are symbolic of rebirth to Native Americans, anathemas to others and subjects of superstitions. Feared by some, bats are beneficial to the environment and humans.

Before the Seven Years' War, the individual colonies were responsible for diplomatic and trade relations with indigenous tribes.

Public events that celebrate important religious and social occasions are primary facets of tribal life for communities of the Plains region of the United States

Food is prominent in holiday celebrations. Imagine special days and their feasts.... Visualize the food, smell the aroma.... Share in a unique holiday cuisine....

This village in Northeastern New Mexico has something for all ages who love the outdoors, art, and Southwestern history.

America's early policy of viewing Native American tribes as a threat lead to a grave injustice and its longest war.

Early settlers were fascinated by Colorado's many mineral springs and their amazing abilities to heal conditions as diverse as tuberculosis and arthritis.

This is a unique collection of Halloween costume ideas, over 50 costumes for adults. Consider couples, Disney, group, movie character, superhero outfits for grown-ups.

Cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson claimed he had a copy of the picture and lent it to men who lost it. Did the snapshot exist? John Huffer's big bird video not evaluated.