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The Iroquois
The Past and Present of the Haudenosaunee
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the American Indian Life series
The Iroquois Confederacy served as model for the founding fathers who wrote the U.S. Constitution. The Iroquois today continue their proud tradition of representative democracy as they thrive in modern America.
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The Navajo
The Past and Present of the Diné
by Donna Janell Bowman
Part of the American Indian Life series
The Long Walk to forced imprisonment in eastern New Mexico still haunts the Navajo people. But after years of suffering they were allowed to return to their traditional lands where they prospered. Today the Navajo celebrate their strengths and proudly maintain their cultural traditions in modern America.
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The Sioux
The Past and Present of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota
by Donna Janell Bowman
Part of the American Indian Life series
Vast stretches of land in the Midwest and West were home to the Sioux. But the proud tribes fell victim to a series of broken treaties and unkept promises. Today the Sioux preserve their history as they enjoy a cultural renewal in modern America.
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The Cherokee
The Past and Present of a Proud Nation
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the American Indian Life series
The Trail of Tears marked the low point in Cherokee history. The survivors of that deadly event set a new course, rebuilding their lives in an unfamiliar land. Their descendants have prospered in modern America but always remember their culture and past.
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The Powhatan
The Past and Present of Virginia's First Tribes
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the American Indian Life series
Present-day Virginia was home to the early Powhatan tribes. But settlers were eager to explore the rich land and the rivers in the area. The Powhatan were forced to adapt to new ways of life. But they continue to thrive in modern America, remembering and honoring their past traditions.
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The Chumash
The Past and Present of California's Seashell People
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the American Indian Life series
The Chumash thrived along the Pacific coast in California for centuries. But eventually new settlers wanted their land and forced the Chumash into a new way of life. Today, the Chumash celebrate their traditions as they move toward the future in modern America.
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