Category Archives: Native Peoples

Giving Back History Through Genealogy: Sitting Bull

Posted on 11 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Up and through the 20th century, it had been common practice to collect and “museumize” remains and artifacts of America's … Continue reading →

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Metallak: "The Lone Indian of the Magalloway"

Posted on 19 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Reputedly the “son of a chief,” Metallak [sometimes spelled Mettalak] was one of the Native Peoples. He lived  in the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First Leader, Sagamore of the Penacook, Diplomat and Peacemaker: Passaconaway (c1580-c1673)

Posted on 17 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Passaconaway was an amazing man. He was Sagamo of the Native People called Penacook.

The Penacook were a confederation of … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Common Loon (Gavia immer)

Posted on 22 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

There is nothing common about the Common Loon (Gavia immer). It is believed to be the most primitive bird on … Continue reading →

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November 2006: National American Indian Heritage Month

Posted on 3 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

This month is National American Indian Heritage Month.  As of July 1, 2005 the estimated population of American Indians … Continue reading →

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