First Nation People have been in North America for probably 16,000 years.
Black Indian Mexico
Facts, along with analysis, pics, reading list, links, and page reference "proofs" of African origins of heroes in Mexican History.
Black Indian Slave Narratives
It is significant to know that the Freedmen of Indian Territory were a unique people with a unique lifestyle and culture. Most of the Freedmen were bilingual, although many did speak little or no English and only the language of their Indian slavemasters. The Oklahoma Slave Narratives contain many references to their culture and lifestyle, illustrating how immersed they were in the Native way of life.
Cherokee Freedmen win tribal citizenship lawsuit Read Ruling:
Oklahoma: The Cherokee Tribe's highest court has ruled that the Cherokee Freedman, descendants of African-American slaves who lived among the tribe, may claim full Cherokee citizenship. The Judicial Appeals Tribunal said the Freedmen can retain citizenship and tribal privileges despite not having identifiable "Indian" blood. "If the Cherokee people wish to limit tribal citizenship, and such limitation would terminate the pre-existing citizenship of even one Cherokee citizen, then it must be done in the open," the court wrote. The court said the only way to legally terminate the Freedmen's citizenship is through the Cherokee constitution. The current constitution, enforced in 1975, does not limit tribal citizenship by blood. The Freedmen dispute began in the 1980s when Lucy Allen, 73, a Freedmen descendant, was barred from voting in tribal elections.
Cherokee Tribe: http://www.cherokee.org/
Eastern Tribe: http://www.cherokee-nc.com/
And this is the ONLY other Federally recognized Cherokee tribe, The United Keetowah Band This is a SMALL intense group.
Military and Other Standards and U.S. Gov
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the intertribal cultures, the events and lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians and Alaska Natives. As part of the observance, this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units. Join the National Register in paying powerful tribute to the spirit of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and their contributions to our history.
Tribes on the Plains, Mississippi and the Ohio River Valley.
Find out about Haida totem poles, village life in Hidatsa and Mandan tribes on the plains, sacred ceremonial sites for the Yoeme (Yaqui) people, daily life of the Pueblo Indians, mounds of Mississippi and the Ohio River Valley, and more.
HAWAIIANS The first settlers of Hawai'i.