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Suite101: Native American/First Nations History blog
Aboriginal History covers the history of Native Americans and First Nations people across North America.
- The Totem Pole
Although the totem pole is a religious symbols for one geographic region, it has come to represent Native American life in general. - More Trickster Lore
The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three more trickster figures who are equally important in native mythology. - Trickster Stories
Two of the most prominent tricksters are the raven and the coyote. While their stories are as diverse as the tribes that tell them, there are also common themes. - Sacred Rock and the Bear
The concept of an ever present spirituality is evident in Native American religious beliefs. - A Departure
The Ice Age allowed for the spread of nomadic bands from Asia to the continent of North America. In their nigration, they brought with them their customs and religion. - Oklahoma Statehood
Expanding into reservation land, settlers known as Sooners came to start a new life for themselves in land already occupied. - After the Civil War
The American promise of a homeland for Native Americans lated less than twenty years. Almost immediately, the land grabs began anew. - Indian Territory
Exiled to Oklahoma, the five tribes sought to rebuild among hostile surroundings. - Post Trail of Tears
Exiled to Oklahoma, the five tribes sought to rebuild among hostile surroundings. - Trail of Tears
Forced to leave their homelands, thousands of Native Americans endured a forced march into Oklahoma between the years 1831 and 1842.
