babygemma Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 My 5th grade son is interested in studying Native Americans and would like to tie this in with our study of colonial times, so we would like to focus on tribes in the East Coast. Anyone have suggestions for resources on the various tribes in this area so that he could learn about their differences in customs, language, other ways of life, etc. Also, he's interested in writing a proposal to solve/find aide to a current Native American issue and send it formally to an organization that is heading the issue. Anyone have suggestions on where we should start so that I could help him with implementing his ideas? Thanks so much. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 My 5th grade son is interested in studying Native Americans and would like to tie this in with our study of colonial times, so we would like to focus on tribes in the East Coast. Anyone have suggestions for resources on the various tribes in this area so that he could learn about their differences in customs, language, other ways of life, etc. Also, he's interested in writing a proposal to solve/find aide to a current Native American issue and send it formally to an organization that is heading the issue. Anyone have suggestions on where we should start so that I could help him with implementing his ideas? Thanks so much. Lisa Well, GA/TN is full of Cherokee history. Chief John Ross's house is in north GA and Red Clay (the location of their last council meetings prior to the Trail of Tears) is in TN. GA had passed laws making it illegal for the Cherokee to gather in groups, so they had to cross the border into TN to hold their councils. If anyone reading this wants to learn more and are near Cleveland, TN, Red Clay is worth the trip: September 27, 2011 (615) 253-1916 2011 Pow Wow at Red Clay State Park Slated for October 21-23 Third Annual Event to Feature Native American Traditions CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Red Clay State Park will host its Third Annual Pow Wow October 21-23, featuring traditional Native American dance, food and arts. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. each day. The festival is open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of Red Clay and the Native American Services of Tennessee, the event will include traditional dancers, storytelling, living history demonstrations and more. In addition to musicians and dancers, the festival will feature craftspeople selling their wares and handicrafts at various vendor booths, along with a number of games and activities for the whole family. While admission to the event is free, there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle or motorcycle on Saturday and Sunday. Friday, October 21, will be a School Day, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and designed for all students, teachers and school faculty members. Reservations for schools are recommended. There is a $2 activity fee per child on Friday, with adult admission free. For information or assistance regarding fees, please call Red Clay’s park office at (423) 478-0339. “Red Clay’s 2011 Pow Wow is a great opportunity to educate families and students about Native American history and the key role it played in shaping Tennessee,†said Carol Crabtree, park manager. “The festival is a way to preserve this heritage for future generations, and we have a talented list of artists and performers on hand for this year’s event.†Live performances will be held throughout the three-day event, with Jeff Whaley serving as the master of ceremonies and Jimmy Reedy as the arena director. Special performances this year include the Tlaltlacayolotl Aztec fire dancers and the Poarch Band Creek Stomp Dancers. Grand entry performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. All warriors will serve as Honor Guard, and there will be a daily Host Drum, Head Man and Head Lady. Native American arts and crafts will be demonstrated and sold both days. Traditional and festival foods also will be available, along with some old favorites. Park visitors should bring a blanket or chairs, along with sunscreen and protective shades. Cash is accepted for purchases, with some booths accepting personal checks. For more information and specific event times and activities at Red Clay’s 2011 Pow Wow, please call the park office. Red Clay State Historic Park is located in the extreme southwest corner of Bradley County, just above the Tennessee-Georgia state line, and is the site of 11 of the last 12 Cherokee Council meetings before the infamous Trail of Tears. The park encompasses 263 acres of narrow valley and forested ridges and features picnic facilities, a loop trail and amphitheater. The park also contains a natural landmark, the Blue Hole Spring, which arises from beneath a limestone ledge to form a deep pool that flows into Mill Creek. The Cherokee used the Blue Hole Spring as their water supply during council meetings. For more information about the park, please visit http://www.tnstateparks.com/RedClay/. Then head south into GA (about an hrs drive from Red Clay) and go to Chief Vann's house and the museum: http://gastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi's Mom Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Here are some links to get you started. Six Nations Indian Museum http://www.sixnationsindianmuseum.com/ Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora 500 Nations http://500nations.com/tribes/Tribes_State-by-State.asp State by State Listing of Native Tribes Mohawk Iroquois Lesson Plans http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/IroquoisVillage/ Native American Facts for Kids http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm Lots of links. Nanticoke Tribe http://www.nanticokeindians.org/history.cfm Algonquian People http://www.bigorrin.org/algonquian_kids.htm Maps http://etc.usf.edu/maps/galleries/us/earlyamerica14001800/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 The Mashantucket Museum has lots of info http://www.pequotmuseum.org/ Keith Wilbur also has a number of books (some with activities) on New England Native Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well, GA/TN is full of Cherokee history. Chief John Ross's house is in north GA and Red Clay (the location of their last council meetings prior to the Trail of Tears) is in TN. GA had passed laws making it illegal for the Cherokee to gather in groups, so they had to cross the border into TN to hold their councils. If anyone reading this wants to learn more and are near Cleveland, TN, Red Clay is worth the trip: :iagree:I lived there, and I've been. My father worked for the Forest Service and had a lot of contact with the Cherokee in North Carolina, and worked with Native American tribes from all over the US on forest fires. I'll talk to my father tonight and see if he can recommend some books for your son. He's out of town, but I can probably get him later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 The If You Lived With the... series has one about the Cherokee and the Iroquois, I believe. They'd be quick reads for a 5th grader, but still in depth enough that he'd get something out of them, I think. Also, how about reading Birchbark House or Children of the Longhouse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 We visited Plimoth Plantation in April. Here is the Wampanoag Interactive website. Last Thanksgiving Scholastic did a 'live' satellite presentation from the plantation & village. We met the young Native American man from the videos. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Websites for Jamestowne might have info about Virginia tribes. The Park Service museum at Historic Jamestowne had exhibits about current-day tribes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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