New York

Although American Indian and Alaska Native communities are scattered across the United States, their populations are notably concentrated more in certain regions. California, Oklahoma, and … Continued

In 1830 Red Jacket, the most famous Seneca orator, died in New York at the age of 74. Seneca writer, historian, and archaeologist Arthur Caswell … Continued

The history of Indian nations within the United States has been one of loss of Indian land and sovereignty. There have been some attempts to … Continued

When the Dutch and the French, and later the English, began to enter into what would become New York State searching for trading partners in … Continued

As a part of their exploitation of the natural resources of the Americas, the Dutch West India Company laid out New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island … Continued

In 1639, the Dutch West India Company resolved to exact tribute from local Indians around New Amsterdam, stating that these Indians were under Dutch protection. … Continued

The Dutch, whose presence in North America was not of long duration (about 40 years), were interested primarily in trade and viewed Indians as something … Continued

Henry Hudson sailed into New York harbor in 1609. He sailed past the island known to the local Indians as Manna-hata and then up the … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) When one person kills another, it is often considered to be murder and certain legal sanctions can be brought against … Continued