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Missouri (tribe)  — Research Starter

The Missouri tribe, historically located along the Missouri River in present-day northwest Saline County, Missouri, is part of the broader cultural and linguistic group that includes the Winnebagos,…

Mississippian tradition  — Research Starter

The Mississippian tradition refers to a significant cultural phenomenon that flourished across the Missouri-Mississippi drainage and neighboring regions in the Midwest and southeastern United States…

Missions, missionaries, and American Indians  — Research Starter

Missions and missionaries have played a significant and complex role in the history of North America, particularly from the 1500s to the 1950s. Initially introduced by Spanish and French explorers,…

Minnesota Uprising  — Research Starter

The Minnesota Uprising, also known as the Dakota War of 1862, was a significant conflict between the Eastern Sioux tribes and white settlers in Minnesota, rooted in tensions over unmet treaty…

Milly Hayo Francis  — Research Starter

Milly Hayo Francis was the daughter of Josiah Francis, a notable Seminole prophet involved in efforts to rally support for Tecumseh's pantribal rebellion in the early 19th century. She is remembered…

Midland archaeological site  — Research Starter

The Midland archaeological site, located near Midland, Texas, is significant for its discovery of ancient human remains known as "Midland Man." In 1953, amateur archaeologist Keith Glasscock uncovered…

Midewiwin  — Research Starter

Midewiwin, also known as the Grand Medicine Society, is a significant Indigenous healing tradition and secret society rooted primarily in Ojibwa culture, but also recognized among several other tribes…

Middens (archaelogical site)  — Research Starter

Middens are significant archaeological sites characterized primarily by the accumulation of marine shells, often resulting from human consumption and other activities. The term "midden" reflects the…

Mi’kmaq (tribe)  — Research Starter

The Mi’kmaq are a Native American tribe that belongs to the Algonquian language family, historically residing in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, parts of Quebec, and Maine in the United States.…