This site received over 1,000,000 hits in 1999 from 50 countries throughout the world!
American Indian History and Related Issues
American Indian Studies programs were created at a number of universities throughout the United States beginning in the late 1960s. The American Indian Studies Program at California State University, Long Beach celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1994 and is the oldest continuous existing program.
This world wide site is a developing site supervised by Professor Troy Johnson and is dedicated to the presentation of unique artwork, photographs, video and sound recordings which accurately reflect the history, culture and richness of the Native American experience in North America and has been expanded to include Indian people of Central America and Mexico.
Contributions and comments may be made by contacting Professor Johnson.
See the various books Troy Johnson has written on the American Indian Culture.
Indians of North America
Alcatraz Occupation: The Story
The 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island is seen as a watershed event in contemporary Native American history.
This site provides a brief history of the occupation as documented in my book, "The Occupation of Alcatraz Island, Indian Self-determination and The Rise of Indian Activism
Alcatraz Occupaion in photographs
This collection of photographs and descriptions by Ilka Hartmann tell the story of the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island through the eyes of those who made up the occupation force.
Alcatraz: The Story of American Indian Inmates
Written by Ranger Craig Glassner, this site tells of the Army's use of Alcatraz as the nation's first permanent military prison and focuses on the imprisonment of a number of Native Americans from 1873 to 1895.
Alcatraz: The Story of the Hopi Inmates, Part 1
This website is a joint project of the National Park Service and the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office. The articles and photographs document an event connecting the history of the Hopi people and Alcatraz. The story of the Alcatraz inmates is authored by Wendy Holliday, Historian with the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office.
Alcatraz: The Story of the Hopi Inmates, Part 2
In connection with Part 1 of this collection, this site traces the government's Indian policy and the effect it had on the people of Hopi in the late 19th century, culminating with the imprisonment of 19 Hopi men by the U. S. Army on Alcatraz Island in 1895.
The Native American Experience
Contains Photographs, drawings, maps and short descriptions chroniclizing the experiences of the Native American population dating from the first migrations from Siberia (pre-1600) through recent experiences.
Photographer Ilka Hartmann's collection of photographs taken in 1971 on the Navajo Reservation.
Theodore De Bry Copper Plate Engravings
A collection of images and descriptions depicting early American life in the United States.
A gathering of North American Indian tribes at California State University, Long Beach on April 28, 1990.
Non-Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
Provides a state by state listing of all non-federally recognized American Indian tribes in the United States.
Indians of Central America and Mexico
An online exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Digital Equipment of Canada, LTD. containing an excellent presentation of Mayan culture.
The Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico
Information on the people, tourist info and pointers to other valuable sites.
Multicultural Film & Videos: Films on Mexican Indians
Related Web Servers
Federally Recognized Indian Nations
A complete listing of Native Nations eligible to receive services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
Spanish Exploration and Conquest of Native America
Hernando de Soto invaded Native America in the 1640s. This site describes large Indian villages that existed at the time and the results of Spanish warfare and diseases.
American Indian Studies General Reading List
Prepared by the University of Arizona, this site provides an extensive reading list for anyone interested in American Indian issues. The list was last revised in August 1998.
Pine Ridge vs. Whiteclay: June 24 to July 6, 1999.
A photo-documentary of the June/July 1999 confrontation between the Oglala Lakota of Pine Ridge and the town of Whiteclay, Nebraska. Two Pine Ridge men were found dead in a ditch off the main road between Whiteclay, a town with a population of 22, four liquor stores, selling more than 4 million cans of beer a year. Outraged over the murders, outraged about beer, and outraged about long-standing land claims, Lakota tribal leaders decided that it was time to stand up and shout.
H-American Indian's FYI: Today's News
This site provides an up-to-date resource for what is hapening in Indian Country on a daily basis. If you want to know what is happening today, this is the place to look!
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency: Indian Program
Information on the efforts to help build tribal capacity to manage Indian Country enviornmental programs and to insure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their lands.
On This Date In North American Indian History
This site lists over 3000 historical events which happened to or affected the indigeneous peoples of North America. The site also has tribal name meanings and alternative names as well as links to many other sites.
Tribes, State, and Government Agencies
Do not miss this site! This is an excellent research and resource site full of great information and updated often.
Index of Non-federally recognized Indian tribes that have applied for federal acknowledgment
This site provides a list of non-federally recognized Indian tribes that have applied for federal acknowledgment regardless of the status of such request
This site is a non-commercial "web magazine" devoted to images of Native American people, places and mother earth. The site includes both visual and word images and links to a select group of exceptional Native American web sites.
Indigeneous Education Resources
The Directory of Indigeneous Education Resources is an updated version of the 1993 plublication, the Directory of Native Education Resources in the Far West Region. This vesion coincides with the recent release of a new national directory and includes listings such as Head Start, Child Care, Title IX programs and Johnson O'Malley contractors in Arizona, California, Utah, and Nevada.
Native American Cultural resources in Southern California
An award winning site that provides an extensive listing of Native American organizations and cultural events in Southern California
North American Cultural/Ethnic Resources in Southern California
Provides a listing of colleges and cultural research and resource centers in Southern California. Included also are private Native organizations and powwow schedules.
Native American Literature and History
An excellent archive of Native American history and literature, including course syallabus
Provides acces to home pages of individual Native Americans and to other sites that provide solid information about American Indians
LittleSpiritHawk is a non profit organization operated by Native Americans. Its primary purpose is to build and maintain an inter-tribal ceremonial and cultural center in the northern San Joaquin Valley of California.
The Native American Support Group of New York City was founded in 1988 to present issues of Native Americans from the United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. In October 1977 NASG added International issues as well.
The Student Council of Inter-Tribal Nations (S.C.A.N.)
Recounts the forming of the Student Council of American Natives at San Francisco State University and later the Student Kouncil of Inter-Tribal Nations (S.K.I.N.S.) Includes interesting information on the 1969 American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island and Richard Oakes, one of the student leaders of the occupation.
National Museum of The American Indian Film and Video Center
This site includes general information on the Film and Video Center and its resources. The site also showcases monthly featured artisits and upcoming Native American Film Fideo Festivals.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Web Site, Washington, D.C.
A guide to Indian affairs including tribal services, government trust responsibility, listing of tribal leaders, how to trace Indian ancestry and more.
The Mascot Issue: Indians Are People, Not Mascots
This page is intended to be a compilation of web sites and writings on the issue of Indian mascots used by sports teams.
Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center
This site makes the Resource Center's publications on Native American public health issues available to the community at large. The internship program will also be of interest to students and others who may want to serve as advocates at the women's shelter.
Official Web Site For The American Indian Church
Information on the American Indian Church, Nataive American Information, Walking the Wellness Path Home, Honoring the Earth Campaign, and Whitewolf's Photo Gallery
O'SIYO: First National Bulletin Board
An A-Z alphabetical listing of information/sites dealing with significant American Indian Issues
Images of masks, and masks from around the world
This site is intended to be a place of reflection on the words of the First Peoples. Includes quotes from Chief Seattle, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, and others.
This site contains the names of about 400 authors, nearly 900 books, and about 275 websites relating to native American people
Storytellers: Native American Authors Online
This site is devoted to showcasing the work of Native American authors, primarily those living and writing today.
Devoted to presenting Native American technology and art.
An excellent resource organized by subject, geographic regions and cultures.
A presentation of nineteen Pueblo communities.
Black Indians & Intertrbial Native American Associations
Decicated to Intertribal Native Americans with a special interest in the Native-African-Indian communities abroad
Photographer Ben Marra's collection of Powwow photos.
Programs of interest to all age levels. Some of the finest human and natural hisory colletions
Native American Constitution and Law Digitization Project
This site offers access to the full texts of selected legal documents. Among these are Constitutions, Tribal Codes, Charters, Indian Land Titles, and summaries of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases that have involved or affected Native American people.
This site was created to serve as a consolidated legislative research resource for Indian County. The site contains Congressional Bills, pending legislation, Congressional contacts, as well as a directory for members of the U. S. House of Representatives, and the U. S. Senate
Teaching Indigeneous Languages
Contains teaching and other educational resources for stabilizing and teaching indigeneous languages. Includes excellent materials on revitalizing, teaching, and stabilizing indigeneous languages, American Indian Links, bilingual/ESL links, literacy/readings links, multicultrual education links, and education links, general.
Tribe and Nation Homepages
Home pages of individual Native Nations as well as links to Indian educational resources and Native organizations.
Indian Circle is a ring connecting the internet web pages of federally recognized Indian Tribe. An excellent resource!
Cultural property belonging to various cultural groups.
This site provides resources on the indigenous peoples of Alaska, Canada, Northwest Siberia with a focus on the natural resources, history and culture, social equity and environmental justice of the region.
Abenaki of Mazipskwik and Related Bands
This site is devoted to the cutural history, and presevation, of the traditional Abenakis of Mazipskwik
The original homeland of the Dakota people during historic times was in Minnesota. The dialect changed as the Dakota people moved West. Visit this site for an introduction to Dakota Culture and History.
Confederation of the Hileni, or Illiniwe, the Peovia, Kaskaskia, Tamaroa, Cahokia and Michigamea. This site provides an overview of these Illinois people.
This site provides an extensive listing of links to infomation such as Iroquois Treaties, Wampum Belts and Treaties, Corn and the Indians of the Northeast, General Iroquois information, The Iroquois Constitution, the Iroquois and the U.S./Canadian Border, and much more.
Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Nation Home Page
The history of the Taino Nation of the Caribbean from October 11, 1492 to the present.
Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Band of New Jersey
The history of the Taino Nation of New Jersey from October 11, 1492 to the present.
This site is a resource guide to the musical and religious history and traditions of the Lumbee Indians of Robeson County, North Carolina.
An introduction to Ojibway Culture and History
The Ohlone/Costanoan Media Gallery
Contains video and sound clips with songs and cultural material on the Ohlone and Costanoan people of North America.
Oneida Indian Nation Home Page
The Oneida Indian Nation, one of the original members of the Iroquois Confederacy, enjoys a unique role in America's history. Read and learn about the Oneida Indian Nation on this excellent site.
Oneida Indian Nation Cultural Center, the Shako:Wi Project
Excellent images of artifacts on display in the Cultural Center.
This site is dedicated to the rich history and culture of the Florida Seminole Indians
Southern New Jersey Taino Tribe of Jatibanuco
This site tells the History and gives information on the Jatibanuco people (Taino Tribe)
Stockbridge Munsee Tribe of Mohican Indians
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and language of the Muh-he-ka-ne-ok, Stockbridge MunseeTribe of Mohican Indians
Tekesta Taino Tribal Band of Bimini Florida
The history of the Taino Nation of the Caribbean from October 11, 1492 to the present.
From Alaska's Tongass web sites. Covers Alaska Tlingit history, current issues, culture, Alaska Natives Online and additional Native American resources.
This site presents the Native American Legacy found at the Town Creek Indian Mound
Yupik Eskimo Home Page From Toksook Bay, Alaska
Live photos from downtown Anchorage, or Learn to speak Yup'ik Eskimo
Contact me at (562) 985-8703 or trj@csulb.edu