native americans

Examines how Native Americans reclaimed political power, created economic opportunities for their people, and promoted repatriation and protection of their sacred land and rites.

Tells the story of how the minerals and oil industries were able to use the resources on Native American lands, the governmental policies that were involved, and the efforts of Native Americans to preserve and regain control of their lands.

Traces the evolution of the Native American environmental ethic, defining native ecological practices before and during early colonization, describing the Navajos' response to ecological changes in their land during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and examining environmental crises in the late 1900s.

Examines the Plains Indians and their struggle to keep their lands with discussion of the Dakota uprising, Little Bighorn, life on the reservation, and more.

"Recounts the Native American legend of a young girl who gives up a precious birthday gift in order to help her people"--container.

Explores the myths, legends, and beliefs of ancient Native American civilizations.

Examines the impact of European colonization on Native American tribes including co-existence and trade, the struggles over land ownership and the effects of European imports, the forced removal of various native peoples, and the efforts of Native Americans to maintain their culture and language.