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This page contains several links to other sites that seem to have useful information. I will try to properly fix and update the webrings as soon as possible. If you want additional information or are interested in reading more from American Indian authors, try some of these books. Buying books through these links helps keep my site going. I appreciate your support.

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Mankiller: A chief and Her People An excellent autobiography
Cherokee Women by Theda Purdue, a former teacher of mine.
Cherokee Arts and Crafts Great resource for those of you looking for Cherokee designs!
The Toughest Indian in the World Just a really good collection of contemporary short stories by Sherman Alexie
Gourds in Your Garden by Ginger Summit. A great resource for those of you who want to grow gourds!
Gourd Fun for Everyone Lots and lots of gourd art and craft ideas good for kids, adults, beginners, and the crafty.
Cherokee Proud Excellent guide written by a Cherokee about tracing your Cherokee roots.
Beginning Cherokee Learn to speak the language!
Footsteps of the Cherokee A guide to the Eastern Homelands of the Cherokee nation. A beautiful book, lots of history.
Algic Researches: North American Indian Folktales and Legends By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, one of the very earliest european writers and researches of American Indian culture, Indian Agent, wilderness scholar, and my ancestor. Lots of stories suitable for kids or adults.
Cherokee Dance: Ceremonial Dances and Dance Regalia Learn to dance.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown. A powerful classic.
Indian Herbology of North America Lots and lots and lots of plants, info, and medicinal uses, by Alma Hutchinson
The American Indian Craft Book Many, many crafts for anyone to do. Lots of history and information included, specific instructions and pictures. Make something!

LINKS
Cherokee Nation The place for news and information from the Cherokee Nation, based in Oklahoma.
Stands Alone's Lodge. A Tsalagi personal page featuring natural plant uses.
Cherokee Messenger Online (link fixed)
Wilma Mankiller. Picture and brief bio of former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and a hero of mine.
Tsalagi Literature. Quotes, pictures, stories, poems, and links.
Cherokee Font. Download the freeware true type font of Sequoya's Tsalagi Syllabary for Windows or Mac.
Tsalagi Cultural Center. Based in Oklahoma, an essential site... anybody know where this has gone?
Back To the Blanket. A Cherokee/Native Journal.
RedNation.org

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bobdylan.com
Gourd Artists' Guild Other gourd artists
Berry and Jeannie's Pawpaw and other Native Plants site

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