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American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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    Native American census roll artwork 
    Artwork of a census roll of an Indian band at Mille Lac, Minnesota, USA. (1849)
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    Gall, Native American Sioux chieftain. 
    Gall (c1840-c1894). - Native American Sioux chieftain.
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    Jim Thorpe 
    Sac and Fox tribe member Jim Thorpe was a renowned athlete, winning the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympics.
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    Native American head dress 
    Native American wearing large head dress, Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America, North America.
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    Cree cloth bag with glass beads 
    Cree Native American cloth bag with glass beads, late 19th century, showing influence of European design.
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    Kachina dolls 
    Kachina dolls are usually carved and don a costume of a particular spirit, usually presented as a gift to a child.
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    Pueblo building 
    Adobe Native American pueblo buildings in Taos, New Mexico.
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    Native American Indian girl 
    A portrait of a Native American Indian girl.
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    Petroglyphs 
    Petroglyphs found near Sedona, Arizona, an area inhabited by the Sinagua tribe between 650 and 1400 AD.
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    Native American veteran 
    A Native American veteran, photographed at the Vietnam Memorial on Veteran's Day.
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    Will Rogers 
    Will Rogers was a famous American humorist and a member of the Cherokee tribe.
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    Jewelry and dress 
    Senior Native woman with turquoise jewelry at the Miccosukee Tribe Arts Festival in the Florida Everglades.
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    Sacajawea 
    Bronze sculpture of Sacajawea who led Lewis and Clark on the Oregon Trail.
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    Maria Tallchief 
    Maria Tallchief, famous Osage ballerina, en point in the NYC Ballet.
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    Charles Curtis 
    Charles Curtis was a member of the Kaw tribe, an attorney, congressman, senator, and vice president of the United States.

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Bibliography of Native North Americans
This library database is devoted to the culture, history, and life of native North American peoples. It contains information on a wide range of topics including archaeology, multicultural relations, gaming, governance, folklore, and literacy.
The Handbook of Texas Online: Indian Rock Art
The Handbook of Texas is published online by the Texas State Historical Association and offers full-text access to information about the people, places, and events of Texas history. This particular section is about Indian rock art in the state of Texas, which can be found in over 250 sites throughout Texas in a variety of styles and forms. Learn more about this unique art and where you can find it!
Biography in Context: Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox tribe, was one of the greatest all-around athletes of all time, playing football, baseball, and winning gold twice in the 1912 Olympics. Upon winning the decathlon, King Gustav of Sweden reportedly addressed Thorpe as “the greatest athlete in the world” and presented him with many gifts, including a silver, bejeweled Viking ship. For more information, check out this library book: All American: The Rise and Fall of Jim Thorpe.
Facts for Feature: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Compiled by the United States Census Bureau, these current facts and statistics give insight into the American Indian and Alaska Native populations today. For example, 19.7% of Alaska’s population identifies as American Indian and Alaska Native, the highest of any U.S. state.