Wide-ranging, authoritative, and timely, here is an illuminating
portrait of America's Native peoples, combining information about
their history and traditions with insight into the topics that most
affect their lives today. From the upheaval of first contacts to
the policies of removal to contemporary issues of
self-determination, this useful sourcebook provides information on
all aspects of Native American life. "The Native American Almanac"
outlines topics of particular interest, such as the history of
Native--white relations, the location and status of Native American
tribes, religious traditions and ceremonies, language and
literature, and contemporary performers and artists, and includes
dozens of useful reference features such as:
Maps of tribal areas, historical conflicts, and present-day
reservations
A detailed chronology of significant events
Names and addresses of hundreds of organizations concerned with
Native American affairs
A listing of Native American landmarks, museums, and cultural
centers from coast to coast
More than 100 black-and-white photographs and drawings
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