FVRLibraries celebrates the Native communities in our service area and beyond by recognizing their stories. Join us for the official month of observance in November, when we highlight titles in our collection, as well as many online resources, reading suggestions, and more for all ages.
Exploring Native American Heritage
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Digital Resources
NoveList Plus Reading Lists
Discover titles for all ages, fiction and nonfiction, from a variety of reading lists featuring Native authors or characters:
- Indigenous Lives
- Indigenous North American Kids' Lives (Ages 9-12)
- Indigenous North American Teen Lives
- Indigenous North American Family Lives
Click the "Check Availability" link to find them in the FVRLibraries catalog.
Topical Resources
- Britannica Library Reference Center
Take a look at the content overview for Native North Americans or do a search on a specific person or tribe of interest. - Britannica Library Children
- This topic overview page offers images, videos, maps, and an introduction to the indigenous peoples of the Americas and Canada.
- Britannica Library Young Adults
- This comprehensive page links to various tribes, videos, maps, and images.
- Explora
Start at the topic overview on this list of articles with the subject Native Americans, peruse the articles about Navajo Code Talkers, or do a search of your own for a specific person, place, or tribe. - Fold3
Learn about Native American contributions to the U.S. military, find photographs, and more. Conduct a search for "Native Americans" using the search bar at the top of the page. - Gale eBooks
Take a look at one of the Native American topics in Gale eBooks and read on. - Mango Languages
Log in to (create a free account) Mango and take some time to learn a little Cherokee or Potawatomi. - National Geographic Virtual Library
Search for a specific native tribe or person, or browse the articles and map results for Native North Americans. - Religion and Philosophy (Gale OneFile)
Skim through several full-text articles about indigenous North Americans, or do a search of your own on a more specific tribe or topic. - World Book Discover
Read the topic overview on Native Americans and find articles on many specific tribes. There are also images and maps.