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Pocahontas: A Native American Princess’ Biography
The Native American princess who bridged two worlds with courage and compassion.
Powhatan: Chief of the Powhatan Confederacy
Powhatan: Powerful leader of the Powhatan Confederacy and defender of indigenous rights.
Opechancanough: A Native American Leader’s Biography
The fearless Powhatan chief who fought against English colonization in Virginia.
Po’Pay: A Revolutionary Leader’s Biography
The visionary leader who united Pueblo tribes in the Great Pueblo Revolt.
Sitting Bull: A Legendary Leader’s Biography
The legendary Lakota Sioux chief who fought fearlessly for his people's freedom.
Sacagawea: A Journey of Courage and Discovery
The courageous Native American woman who guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Geronimo: The Legendary Apache Warrior’s Biography
The fearless Apache warrior who defied the odds and fought for his people.
Chief Joseph: A Legacy of Resilience and Leadership
Chief Joseph: The brave Nez Perce leader who fought for his people's freedom.
Crazy Horse: A Legendary Warrior’s Biography
The fearless Lakota warrior who fought for freedom and the rights of his people.
Tecumseh: A Warrior’s Biography
The legendary Shawnee chief who united tribes against colonizers for Native American land rights.
Black Hawk: A Warrior’s Biography
The defiant warrior who led a rebellion against American settlers in the Midwest.
Red Cloud: A Legacy of Leadership
The fearless Lakota warrior who defended his people's land against the US government.
Cochise: A Warrior Chief’s Biography
The fearless Apache warrior who fiercely defended his people's land and freedom.
Squanto: An Indigenous Leader’s Biography
The Native American guide who helped the Pilgrims survive in the New World.
Samoset: The First Native American to Make Contact with the Pilgrims
The Native American who welcomed the Pilgrims to Plymouth Rock.
Timeline
First Contact with Europeans
First Thanksgiving between Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians
French and Indian War
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Little Bighorn
Dawes Act
Wounded Knee Massacre
Native American Citizenship Act
Indian Citizenship Act
Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Civil Rights Act
Wounded Knee Occupation
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Standing Rock Protests