May 2011

Fifty-six years ago this summer, August 23, 1955, a stroke killed my grandmother, Simmalikee. She had been my mother until then, raising me until my … Continued

In 1832, a war broke out in Illinois between the American settlers and the Sauk under the leadership of Black Hawk. The war lasted 15 … Continued

Following World War II, the United States wanted to get out of the Indian business: that is, to sever all relationships with Indian tribes. In … Continued

When the Spanish first arrived in what is now the Southeastern United States, they found Indian nations that had been agriculturalists for more than a … Continued

While the Inka (Inca) are probably the best-known of the ancient civilizations of South America because they were flourishing when the Spanish arrived, there were … Continued

For the Indian nations of the Southeastern United States-Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, Timucua, and others-corn (maize) was their single most important food. Therefore, corn … Continued

By the early 17th century, the British were becoming concerned about the inroads which the Catholic French and Spanish were making in North America. In … Continued

Among the Indian nations of the Southeast (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Natchez, Seminole), there were two basic ball games which were played. These games had … Continued

I am searching on information regarding my Grandmother Gladys Antoinette Jones (married name Clure)  I have heard multiple stories that she was Native American and … Continued

The ball game which Europeans would call lacrosse was played by Indian nations throughout the Great Lakes region. While the rules of the game, including … Continued