Check this additional libguide for more information on the history, culture, literature of Native Americans
Native Americans by 
Voices of Multicultural America by 
Notable Native Americans by 
Civil Rights in America by 
The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southwest by 
The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Northeast by 
The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Great Plains by 
The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southeast by 
Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World by 
Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism by 
Daily Life of Native Americans in the Twentieth Century by 
Enduring Harvests by 
Spirit of the Harvest
Mohawk Indians are know for their skills rigging steel.
Here are some of the books we have in the library. Use the search box on the library web page to find additional books.
Seven Cherokee Myths by 
Cherokee Americans by 
The Cherokee Removal by 
The Cherokee Cases by 
The Cherokee People by 
Creek Country by 
Creek Indian History by 
Creation Myths and Legends of the Creek Indians by 
The History of the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Natchez Indians by 
Seminole Voices by 
Nez Perce Country by 
Iroquois on Fire: a voice from the Mohawk nation by 
Joseph Brant and His World by 
Native Peoples of the Southwest by An insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema. Travelling through the heartland of America, filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives.
Chronicles the lives of three Native American teenagers in Navajo, New Mexico - Thomas, an elite runner; Tamara, an academic superstar; and Gabby, an aspiring photographer-as they navigate their senior year at a reservation high school.
Beyond Recognition - Women Preserving Native Culture
After decades struggling to protect her ancestors' burial places, now engulfed by San Francisco's sprawl, a Native woman from a federally unrecognized tribe and her allies occupy a development site to protect sacred ground. When this fails, they vow to follow a new path: establish the first women-led urban Indigenous land trust
Our Spirits Don't Speak English
Examines the educational system that was designed to "destroy Indian culture and tribal unity." Introduced by August Schellenberg, the film provides a candid look at the Indian Boarding School system 1879 through the1960s.
In Whose Honor? takes a critical look at the long-running practice of "honoring" American Indians as mascots and nicknames in sport. It follows Native American mother Charlene Teters, and her transformation into the leader some are calling the "Rosa Parks of American Indians" as she struggles to protect her cultural symbols and identity.
Worlds collide in the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rainforest one earth, when the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) turns tribes into corporations and sparks a lengthy logging Settlement Act.
An insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema. Travelling through the heartland of America, filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives.
This widely acclaimed film recounts one of the most extraordinary and important stories in American history and explains its contemporary relevance with power and eloquence.
Across the Americas: Indigenous Perspectives
In this compilation, award-winning independent documentary filmmaker Robbie Leppzer chronicles indigenous people from North, South, and Central America speaking out about their common legacies of survival and contemporary struggles over land, human rights, and the environment.
The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
The Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy, narrated by James Earl Jones and featuring Wes Studi, explores one of America's darkest periods. After the Louisiana Territory was purchased in 1803, the US Government adopted a policy to move Indians west of the Mississippi to allow for white settlers to take over the eastern lands.
Power Paths: Native Americans fight for Green Power
An inspiring documentary about how Native American communities across the West are leading the transition to alternative energy sources. 10% of America’s energy comes from Native American lands, including a third of the U.S. coal deposits and hydroelectric dams. These coal mines and plants brought jobs, but they also brought pollution, and cancer.
Carved from the Heart intertwines the process of carving and erecting the Healing Heart totem pole with the participants' stories of personal loss, grief, substance abuse, suicide and violence. This powerful film explores questions of death and dying, family relationships and parenting, and the impact of the war in Vietnam on veterans and their families.
Seminoles in tradional dress
Find resources about Native Americans in Student Resources
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Introducing the NLM Native Voices iPad app. The app presents video interviews with tribal elders, healers and other prominent people who practice traditional medicine, Western medicine or a combination of both. From their unique experiences and perspectives, they weave a tapestry of stories of the vibrant and diverse cultures and medicine ways of Alaska Natives, Native Americans and Native Hawaiians. Other video clips provide an exhibition overview and highlights of the 4,400-mile journey of the totem pole specially created for the exhibition. The Native Voices app works on all iPads with iOS4.2 and higher. To download the free app, go to the Apple iTunes store and type in "NLM Native Voices."
