Native American Culture
Keepers of the Sacred
Tradition of Pipemakers
Many of the foods, medicines, games and economic ideas we use today stem from Native American history and culture? A lot of credit is due to the many indigenous people who came up with some of things we take for granted today. Click the photo to learn more.
Many Americans tend to think of Thanksgiving as the great feast between pilgrims and Indians at Plymouth Rock. But like much of our history, that's not an accurate portrayal of what happened — or its legacy. Click on the photo for a more accurate historical account of the modern Thanksgiving holiday.
Native American history spans many thousands of years over North and South America. Since Europeans came to the "new world," their lives changed forever and their history reflects the major upheavals in culture and society. Click the photo to read a brief history of Native Americans in the present-day United States.
"Popular culture seems to represent Native Americans as these mythical beings of the past and the Heritage month activities are trying to break down those stereotypes. People should know that we aren't a monolithic group of people. We are comedians, authors, singers, and our cultures are very much alive today."