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Inuit  — Research Starter

The Inuit are a prominent Indigenous group primarily found in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland, with a population of approximately 9,011 in the United States, 70,545 in Canada, and…

Institute of American Indian Arts  — Research Starter

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is a unique educational institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded in 1962 to support the artistic development of Native American students.…

Deg Xitʼan  — Research Starter

Deg Xitʼan, also known as Ingalik, is an Indigenous group primarily located along the Yukon and lower Innoko Rivers in Alaska. This Athabaskan-speaking tribe historically relied on a diverse diet…

Indian Arts and Crafts Board  — Research Starter

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) is a U.S. government entity established in 1935 to support the development of Indigenous American arts and crafts markets and to combat the issue of counterfeit…

Indian Act of 1951  — Research Starter

The Indian Act of 1951 is a significant piece of legislation in Canada, serving as a comprehensive revision of the original 1876 Indian Act. While it aimed to address some of the more overt…

Impact of railroads on Native Americans  — Research Starter

The impact of railroads on Native Americans during the 19th century was significant and transformative. As railroads expanded across the United States, they were often built through Indian lands, a…

Illinois (American Indian tribe)  — Research Starter

The Illinois are a historically significant American Indian tribe originally inhabiting an area that corresponds to modern-day Illinois and parts of Michigan. They were one of the largest Indigenous…

Ignacio (tribal chief)  — Research Starter

Ignacio was a prominent tribal chief of the Southern Ute, specifically from the Wiminuche band, born in 1828 in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Initially marked by a violent episode…

Husk Face Society  — Research Starter

The Husk Face Society is a cultural group known for its unique traditions and ceremonial roles, particularly during significant agricultural celebrations. Members, both men and women, create…