Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Native Americans have a rich history of life and culture in the Western Hemisphere. This month, join the Bill of Rights Institute in celebrating Native American heritage and educating students on their history from the pre-Columbian era   to the present day.

Explore our resources highlighting pivotal moments and historical figures in Native American history.

Follow the Native American History Timeline

Life Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, BRI's comprehensive U.S. History, and AP U.S. History online textbook, captures the Native American experience.

Share the journey of Native Americans with your students through essays, lessons, and primary sources. Including the Native People essay, First Contacts essay, the Powhatan-Anglo War essay, and more!

1491-1607

Columbian Exchange

1607-1763

French and Indian War

1800-1828

Tecumseh

1828-1844

The Trail of Tears

1877-1888

Sitting Bull

Explore More Native American Heritage Resources

A Deep Stain on the American Character: John Marshall and Justice for Native Americans Lesson

Tribal Powers in Louisiana e-Lesson

Reading Christopher Columbus’s New World Report to Ferdinand and Isabella in Spain Video

American Indian Activism and the Siege of Wounded Knee Essay

Indians of All Tribes, Alcatraz Proclamation, 1969 Activity

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