Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Resources for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing.

ANKN Home About ANKN ANKN Publications Academic Programs Curriculum Resources Calendar of Events ANKN Listserv and Announcements ANKN Site Index

You are here

 

A Brief Historical Perspective on the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians

:

Mellander, David
Henry, John

May 1971

Useful
Article
Tlingit
Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Exploring Horizons

Excerpt:
"Along the shores of the northwestern coast of North America from northern California to Alaska, lived a group of Indians of distinctive physical characteristics who developed a culture so different from that of all other Indians as to form one of the best-defined cultural groups in North America, excluding Mexico."

» Culturally-Based Curriculum Resources

Keyword(s):

Go to University of Alaska The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, educational institution and provider is a part of the University of Alaska system. Learn more about UA's notice of nondiscriminitation.