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With over 500 recognized tribes in North America, learning about the culture of others can be fun. Check out this section regularly to read about Native American people and events in the news.
Culture Exchange Highlight
Last surviving Navajo Code Talker tells his story
Seventy years ago, during World War II (WWII), the U.S. Marine Corps asked 29 Navajo men to help them fight the Japanese. These men became known as the Navajo Code Talkers and created a complex code of secret communications for the U.S to use in the war.
Wampanoag Tribe works to revive native language
For 150 years, the Wampanoag language has been the only American Indian language without any living speakers. But one woman has changed this by starting the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project.
Youth visit Washington, D.C. for National Native American Heritage Month
In November, two youth from the Boys & Girls Club of the Penobscot Nation in Maine traveled to Washington, D.C. for an American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month event at the offices of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Athlete Profile: A.J. Russell, NASCAR driver
A.J. is special, not only because he is a first-generation racer, but he is also a member of the Cherokee Nation, making him one of the first Native Americans to ever race in the highest three levels of NASCAR.
Featured Links
PowWows.com
PowWows.com features information and resources that allow you to explore Native American life, culture and history.
SAY Magazine
SAY Magazine is dedicated to recognizing American Indian achievements.
Creek Class (best viewed in cable or broadband)
The Fort Gibson Oklahoma Schools Professional Development Center offers free on line Creek language class.
Professional Development Center (PDC) (best viewed in cable or broadband)
The PDC provides parents, teachers and students with solutions and ideas to educate today's students for tomorrow's needs in a multi-cultural world.
Traditional Information about the Cherokee Nation
A great resource for insight on Cherokee beliefs as well as good old fashioned bedtime stories.
Ulukau
The Hawaiian electronic library sponsored by Hale Kuamo'o, College of Hawaiian Language and the Native Hawaiian Library includes a Hawaiian dictionary, newspapers and other Native language sources.
Nevada Kids Page courtesy of the Nevada State Library and Archives.
This site provides links to Nevada facts along with some fun and interesting projects. Explore, learn, have fun, check out the photos! And don't forget to bookmark the page!
Reznet
An online student newspaper for Native America and winner of the Native American Journalists Association's 2003 Native Media Award for Best Internet News Site written by 20 Native American college students from around the country.
Tribes of the U.S.
There are 565 federally recognized tribes in the U.S. You can find a complete list of tribes and contact information on these websites.
Events
Check back on this page regularly for a calendar of events for educators, parents, youth development professionals and kids.
NABI Chasing the Sun 10K and Health Fair
March 31, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
http://nabifoundation.org/
10th Annual Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair:
I Am My Language
April 2-3, 2012
Norman, OK
http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/collections-research/cr-sub/nal/nylf/
NABI 10th Anniversary Basketball Tournament
July 11-15, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
http://nabifoundation.org/
