Describes new perspectives that should be used to teach fourth-grade topics in the 1981 California History/Social Science Framework, California Indians and the major historical periods, and the diverse people who made that history. Lists of materials and organizations that have current Indian publications are included. (AM)

The outgrowth of correspondence with Native Indian education programs and curriculum projects all over North America, this directory presents mailing addresses and brief descriptions of material needs for some 96 entries. Organized via Canadian Provinces and U.S. States, entries are divided into 4 categories as follows: (1) Canadian Native Indian…

This first-time directory lists approximately 250 American Indian educators and other professionals involved in American Indian education in Montana. It is intended as a resource tool for schools, colleges and universities, and other groups working to provide opportunities for American Indians and other minority groups in the state. Entries are…

The California Indian Library Collections (CILC) was funded with the aim of returning unique cultural materials in three media types--sound recordings, photographs, and text--to California's Native Americans and making the collections available to all citizens through their local libraries. This document includes the first four volumes of the…

The California Indian Library Collections (CILC) was funded with the aim of returning unique cultural materials in three media types--sound recordings, photographs, and text--to California's Native Americans and making the collections available to all citizens through their local libraries. This document includes volumes 5-7 of the finding guide,…

Names, addresses, names of directors, and telephone numbers for 182 organizations formed by or serving Canada Natives in Alberta are presented, grouped by their area of interest. Listed are 17 arts and crafts organizations, 10 business and employment development services, 8 radio stations and newspapers, 12 cultural groups, 19 educational…

This revised edition of Native Peoples was prepared to provide information for teachers, librarians, and others interested in materials about North American Indians, Inuit, and Metis. It also includes an appendix of resources relevant to Central and South American Indian cultures. Annotated citations of reading materials are provided as well as…

Traces changes in the nature of storytelling from oral tradition to books, newspapers, television, and now, the Internet, which presents information in a nonlinear multilayered format more similar to traditional storytelling than are other media. Discusses Native American participation on the Internet and problems of access. Lists native World…

This catalog describes over 100 telecommunication programs offered through The Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium (NAPBC). The NAPBC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce and encourage the production and successful use of quality public telecommunication programs by and about Native Americans. Indices to audio visual…

The Library of Congress has a wealth of information on North American Indian people but does not have a separate collection or section devoted to them. The nature of the Library's broad subject divisions, variety of formats, and methods of acquisition have dispersed relevant material among a number of divisions. This guide aims to help the…

This directory begins with an overview of the contemporary status of American Indians living in the central Appalachian region--Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Although there are no federally recognized tribes in this area, there are small Indian groups living on or near their ancestral lands in Virginia and Tennessee. The Indian…

This directory lists 160 organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as national organizations that provide educational resources for American Indians. Few American Indians live in Arkansas and Louisiana, but Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico rank among the top 10 states in terms of Native American population. The…

A companion to a 1997 national directory, this southwestern regional directory focuses on resources for educators of K-12 American Indian students in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Organized by subject or type of resources available, each entry lists the name of the organization or project, contact information, and a brief…

This booklet provides Arizona educators with classroom resources in multicultural education and sources of training for educators. Resources include: (1) media materials and speakers on various humanities topics including contributions of different cultures to Arizona; (2) curriculum units and instructional materials on Arizona's American Indians…

This directory lists over 350 organizations found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah whose objectives relate to the social and economic betterment of Native Americans. In addition, many of the organizations are involved in providing or improving Native American education and preserving Native culture. The first section lists national…