Native American Heritage Month
Local Organizations
Films & Entertainment
- Native Cinema ShowcaseOnline showcase of Native American cinema from the National Museum of the American Indian.
Thanksgiving Myth
- American Indian Perspectives on ThanksgivingThis resource is designed for educators, but is packed with information and resources that is helpful for everyone to understand the reality behind the Thanksgiving myth.
Culture/Arts
- Calishpere California Cultures: Native AmericansBrowse through exhibits that are part of the California Cultures Project from University of California. Great resource to find primary sources!
- Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists Online GalleryOnline exhibit from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Includes art, interviews and audio tours.
- KPBS: Discovering the History of California Indian ArtInterview that discusses natural resources used in early Native American art.
Podcasts, Webinars & Videos
History Resources
- California Indian HistoryShort overview of different regional tribes in California
- Timeline of Genocide Incidents in the San Joaquin Valley RegionAlso contains links to primary sources
Websites
- Am I using the right word?Great resource for learning proper terminology
- California Indian Tribes: FAQGreat resource for statistics and historical information about CA Tribal history
- Native American Statistical Abstract: Population CharacteristicsGreat resource for census data
- Research Guides for both historic and modern Native CommunitiesGreat resource that includes links and resources about California and Nevada tribes
Resources for Educators
- AMERICAN INDIAN REMOVAL What Does It Mean to Remove a People?Online Interactive lesson
- Teaching & Learning about Native Americans FAQHelpful information from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Native American Heritage Month