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Jesse Chisholm  — Research Starter

Jesse Chisholm was a half-blood Cherokee born in Tennessee who significantly contributed to the interactions between various Native American tribes in the mid-19th century. Before the Trail of Tears,…

Jerome R. Tiger  — Research Starter

Jerome R. Tiger was a notable Native American artist known for his evocative paintings and sketches that capture the cultural heritage and contemporary life of the Creek and Seminole people. Spending…

James Murie  — Research Starter

James Murie was a Skidi Pawnee born in Nebraska in 1862, during a tumultuous period marked by conflict with the Sioux. He was among the early Native Americans to attend Hampton Institute in Virginia,…

James Bear's Heart  — Research Starter

James Bear's Heart was a prominent Native American warrior known for his involvement in conflicts against various groups, including the Utes, Texans, Mexicans, and U.S. Rangers. His life took a…

James Auchiah  — Research Starter

James Auchiah was a prominent Kiowa artist and cultural leader, recognized for his contributions to Native American art and history. As the grandson of Chief Satanta, he held significant cultural…

Jack Hokeah  — Research Starter

Jack Hokeah was a prominent artist and champion dancer of Kiowa heritage, known for his compelling depictions of dancers in motion. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by his grandparents, with his…

Isparhecher (tribal chief)  — Research Starter

Isparhecher was a prominent tribal chief of the Creek Nation, known for his deep-rooted connection to his Creek heritage and his leadership during a tumultuous period in the tribe's history. Born in…

Isatai (medicine man)  — Research Starter

Isatai was a notable figure among the Quahadi Comanche, born around 1850 in Texas. He rose to prominence in 1873 while the Comanche were living on a reservation, claiming to have received revelations…

Irrigation (American Indian history)  — Research Starter

Irrigation in American Indian history primarily pertains to the practices developed in the arid regions of the Southwest, notably by the Hohokam people, who began constructing irrigation systems…