Information on the traditions and culture of the Iroquois, Algonquian/Algonquin and other tribes native to New York and the surrounding region is listed below.  Don’t forget to visit us in person at the Library to find books and other materials to help you explore Native American life and culture in the Northeast.

IROQUOIS NATION – The Haudenosaunee (ho-dee-no-SHOW-nee) “People of the Longhouse”

Over 400 years ago the Iroquois Nation was formed by the five original tribes – the Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga and the Seneca.  The sixth tribe to join the Nation was the Tuscarora tribe which arrived in the early 1700’s. 

Explore the links below to learn more about the Iroquois Nation.

The Iroquois Nations of the Northeast
First Americans: Iroquois Confederacy
Iroquois - Wikipedia
The Iroquois/Hadenosaunee

From Wikipedia

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ALGONQUIN/ALGONQUIAN

The terms Algonquin and Algonquian have two very different meanings.

The Algonquin are a Native American tribe who live in Canada, while Algonquian is a term used to describe various tribes who all spoke a similar language. 

 There are many Algonquian tribes.  Some tribes that were native to the New York, New England and surrounding regions include the Mahican, Montauk, Shinnecock, Pequot, Lenape, Mohegan and Ojibwa (Chippewa) tribes[c1] . 

Facts for Kids: Algonquian Indian Tribes provides a more detailed explanation of the differences between the terms Algonquin and Algonquian.

Explore the websites below to learn more about Algonquin/Algonquian Native Americans.

The Algonquian Peoples - Wikipedia
Facts for Kids: Algonquian Indian Tribes
The Mohegan Tribe
Facts for Kids: Mohegan Indian Fact Sheet
Delaware (Lenape) Tribe of Indians
Delaware Indians
Local Native Americans: The Montauk and Shinnecock Indians
Shinnecock Indian Nation
Algonquin Tribe and Nation

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Click here  to search the Library for books about the Algonquin tribe or click here to search for Algonquian

NATIVE AMERICAN SHELTERS 

The two most common forms of shelters in the Northeast were the longhouse and the wigwam.

Native American Shelters: Northeast: Long House
Native American Shelters: East and Southeast: Wigwams
Northeast Woodland Tribes
Native American Housing
What’s in a House?
NativeTech: Wigwams

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Click here to search the Library for books about Native American homes.

The Library also has books on Native American artwork, crafts  and games.  

Still can’t find what you need?  Try one of these lists of Native American websites:

Just Curious: Native Americans
Yahooligans: Native American

Still can’t find what you need?  You can visit us in person or call us at (631) 399-1511 ext. 260 to speak with a Children’s and Parents’ Services Librarian.