Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Cities of the Maya in seven epochs, 1250 B.C. to A.D. 1903 Cities of the Maya in seven epochs, 1250 B.C. to A.D. 1903 Steve Glassman "This book divides the 3,000 year time span into seven sections providing a detailed vignette of events, explorers, and people. Among topics covered are shamanistic rites; the Preclassic megacity of … OL15979913W
The dynamics of government programs for urban Indians in the Prairie provinces The dynamics of government programs for urban Indians in the Prairie provinces Gail Grant,Raymond Breton,David L. 1944- Anderson Examines the problems inherent in the increasing incidence of urban residence among Indians of the prairie provinces, and the programmes provided for them by municipal, provincial, and federal govern… OL19031337W
Urban Tribes Urban Tribes Mary Beth Leatherdale,Lisa Charleyboy Young, urban Natives share their diverse stories, shattering stereotypes and powerfully illustrating how Native culture and values can survive -- and enrich -- city life. OL20021545W
Migrating Native People's Program, Capital Funding sub-program Migrating Native People's Program, Capital Funding sub-program Canada. Secretary of State Paper written to provide Canadian federal government ministers with information to reach decision on proposed increase in capital funds for the Migrating Native People's Program of Department of the … OL27715539W
The urbanization of American Indians The urbanization of American Indians Russell Thornton The urbanization of American Indians is typically considered as a migration over the last few decades from rural areas and reservations to the present large cities of the United States and Canada. Bu… OL4810870W
The Aztec Templo Mayor The Aztec Templo Mayor Antonio Serrato-Combe "The Templo Mayor precinct in Tenochtitlan, Mexico, destroyed by Hernan Cortes in 1521, was the center stage for the drama of Aztec ceremonial life. The temple served as the setting for colorful disp… OL5112023W
Alford Waters Alford Waters Emanuel Skolnick Presents the life of Alford Waters, a Ponca Indian whose involvement with the Chicago American Indian Center was influential in its ability to provide programs and activities for Chicago's 20,000 Ame… OL6329395W
Fear in Bongoland Fear in Bongoland Marc Sommers "This volume, the first full-length study of urban refugees in hiding, tells the story of Burundi refugee youth who escaped from remote camps in central Tanzania to work in one of Africa's fastest-gr… OL8919469W