Explore Native American History and Culture Through Manuscripts, a New Resource Guide
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the new guide on Native American Resources from the Library's Manuscript Division.
Posted in: Native American History
Category: Native American History
Searching Native American Newspapers in Chronicling America
Posted by: Danna Bell
This post, which was originally posted in Headlines and Heroes, explores the benefits of using newspapers from the Native American community to explore their point of view.
Posted in: Native American History
The Cherokee Nation and the Civil War
Posted by: Danna Bell
Amira Dehmani, a 2022 Liljenquist Family Fellow at the Library of Congress, explores the role of the Cherokee Nation in the Civil War.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Native American History
Celebrating Words and Works from Native American Communities
Posted by: Danna Bell
Use the songs, oral histories, poems and stories of Native Americans as part of activities for Native American Heritage month,
Posted in: Native American History
Just Launched: “Living Nations, Living Words” Guide for Educators
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the new Living Nations, Living Words Teachers Guide which support the website highlighting Native American writers.
Posted in: Native American History, Poetry and Literature
Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Individuals and Exploring History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month? This blog post will lead you to a variety of resources for your students.
Posted in: Native American History
Free Webinar—Teaching Poetry: Living Nations, Living Words on March 24, 4-5 ET
Posted by: Danna Bell
Thanks to our colleague Anne Holmes, of the Library’s Poetry and Literature Center, for this post. Register now for this webinar! Join us for an engaging and generative teacher-focused conversation on “Living Nations, Living Words,” U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s signature project. Leading the discussion will be specialists from the Library of Congress and members of …
Posted in: Native American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Annual Young Readers Center Puppet Show (the Day After Thanksgiving!)
Posted by: Danna Bell
The Young Readers Center is excited to invite you to see the annual Puppet Show on the day after Thanksgiving on November 29, 2019. This year we are sharing Native American Folktales, with stories and poems from nations such as Cree, Seneca, Winnebago, and Navajo.
Posted in: Native American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature
A Musical Feast for Thanksgiving Weekend
Posted by: Danna Bell
Will music play a role in your feast or other festivities over Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some songs that might encourage people to come to a meal.
Posted in: Holidays, Native American History