looks like a great site about boarding schools from the 1800s all the way through the 1970s...includes a 2-4 day unit with lots of great links.
a little basic, but some interesting and random facts about Indian influences in our vocabulary (state names, other terms, Native Indian contributions in food, tools, other things we might not assume)
some great resources that transtition from REmoval to Reservation...
loads of primary sources from 1871-1876 and the creation of the Reservation System
Simulation on Reservation System and Comanches in Texas. good primary sources, even if not to use the entire simulation
great interview with John Trudell in August 1970, he articulates very well the issues the indians have with the Federal govt.
powerful video, less than 3 minutes long about the challenges of living on island for the occupiers of Alcatraz -- KQED news report, 11/25/1970 -- a full year into the occupation
Awesome footage of the first day of the occupation, from KQED in SF. Nov 20, 1969 -- great raw video...wonder how you could use this as a hook?
interview does a great job 'pan-indian' unity...
Academic essay on the importance of Alcatraz on the American Indian movement
very interesting radio clip from 1969/1970, with public radio and John Trudell, occupant on Alcatraz and radio host while occupying island
short video clips from people who participated in the occupation.
great 2013 connection that shows the National Park Service preserving graffiti on Alcatraz
short summary of occupation by Professor Troy Johnson, noted historian on topic
Fascinating and extensive collection of pictures from the Alcatraz Occupation from photographer Ilka Hartmann
Pretty detailed account of the Alcatraz occupation, with interviews of several participants.
Alcatraz occupation lesson from Teaching Tolerance.
National Park Service text about the Alcatraz Occupation, including some strong visuals of the movement/occupation.
From PBS site, based off the documentary Alcatraz is Not an Island.
The last major event of the Alcatraz-Red Power Movement was The Longest Walk from February to July 1978. S
2013 incident in ALabama referencing "Trail of Tears", Round 2