iroquois indians

Provides insight into the lives of the Iroquois people, both past and present, that includes their unique history, language, and cultural practices.

"A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy."--.

The name "Iroquois" came from the Algonquin, a rival Aboriginal nation. The Iroquois call themselves Haudenosaunee, which means "people of the longhouse".

"A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy"--.

Discusses the Iroquois as a modern group with a unique history and is own special practices and customs.

Relates the adventures of woodsman Natty Bumppo in upper New York State at the time of the Iroquois wars.

Text and color photographs explore the Iroquois way of life, covering homes, clothing, religion, language, arts, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.