creek indians

Anna, a young Creek Indian, must call upon her own discipline and persistence in carrying out her assigned task of producing five traditional baskets under the guidance of Grandmother Five Baskets.

Chronicles the history of the Creek Confederacy, at one time the most powerful group of Native Americans in the southeastern U.S., looks at the lives of modern-day Creek and Muscogee people, and includes an activity and resources for further study.

Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow; also includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.

Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Creek Indians.

Lomasi, a Creek girl, enjoys singing and hearing stories from the village storyteller, and also likes to help her grandmother gather leaves, roots, and herbs for medicine, but one day her grandmother has an accident and Lomasi must decide what to do.

Presents excerpts from the correspondence between twelve-year-old William Pratt and President John Quincy who communicated between 1825 and 1827 on topics such as the government treaty with Creek Indians, Mr. Adams's close election and problems as president, slavery, and education.

Describes the life of the Indians who established villages in the area of Lake Huron where there were forests, rivers, and favorable conditions for growing crops.

A description of the history, culture, society, religion, and government of the Creek Nation.

The Creek Nation has undergone numerous changes since its ancestors began thriving along the Mississippi River. The Creeks are commonly referred to by their ancestral name, the Muscogees, and they continue to work hard to keep their rich traditions alive. In this book, readers discover the landmark events in the history of these proud people.

An overview of the past and present of the Creek people. Traces their customs, family life, history, and culture, as well as relations with the U.S. government.