Cultural Sites

Brought to you by the EMuseum of Minnesota State University, Mankato

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Omniglot - A great resource for information on languages and writing systems of the world.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Oyate- Resources to help teachers present information on American Indians in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Facing History and Ourselves- Learn how to present history in a way that connects the past to our lives in the present.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Canadian Museum of Civilization Virtual Museum - Take a tour through Canada's cultural heritage through archaeological and cultural exhibits.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Images of the Maya- Discover Mayan culture of the past and today.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Social Studies Center at Education Place - This site facilitates classroom discussion and creates activities based on current events which usually involve global issues relevant to cultural understanding.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Belize Virtual Tour- Over 50 stops featuring ancient cities, rainforest life, Mayan culture and the cities and people of modern Belize.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)Tour the Indigenous Sami people - Here, you'll find an overview of the native Sami art, culture, current issues, history plus a few pages of recent events presented from an indigenous perspective.

apple.gif (1279 bytes)The Field Museum-Chicago, Illinois

appleKinship Tutorial - A site about kinship organization by the University of Manitoba, with kinship charts and examples from world cultures.