Indians 101 is a series exploring American Indian histories, cultures, and current concerns
Marriage is an almost universal human institution. However, the concept of marriage varies greatly among different cultures. In some cultures, marriage is seen as a […]
Since the creation of the United States there have been conflicts with American Indian nations. The United States has generally viewed the actions of Indian […]
While it is not uncommon for some textbooks to give the impression that the California Native Americans passively accepted the missions, Spanish domination, and conversion […]
In the 1840s a massive migration of non-Indians began in which long wagon trains would cross the Great Plains bringing new settlers into Utah, Oregon, […]
In general, American Indians and Alaska Natives appear to have lower rates of cancer than other American groups. However, the death rates among those who […]
The family is a social institution that appears to be universal among humans, though the actual form of the family can vary greatly. One of […]
The Iroquoian language family, found in the Eastern Woodlands Culture Area, includes the languages of the League of Five Nations (Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk, Seneca, and […]
A frontier is a transition zone between two regions, between two areas with different cultures. For the European invaders in North America, the frontier represented […]
