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At the turn of the 20th century, many people believed that Native Americans would assimilate into mainstream society and disappear as unique peoples. But native communities in both the United States and Canada survived disastrous assimilation efforts. Instead of disappearing, they revitalized tribal governments, created modern economies, attained legal rights, and revived cultural traditions and ceremonies that had nearly died out. They combined aspects of their traditional cultures with contemporary life without sacrificing the core of their identity. According to the 2000 census, about 2.5 million people in the United States reported they were Native Americans. Some 1.5 million others reported they were Native American plus another race, typically white. The two figures together represented a 26 percent increase over the 1990 census figures. Overall, Native American people accounted for about 1 percent of the total U.S. population. Navajo (people), Native Americans of the Athapaskan language family and of the Southwest culture area. The Navajo are one of the largest tribes in the United States. Their homelands are in what is now northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and southwestern Colorado. In the Navajo language their name is Diné or Dineh, meaning “The People.”   Anasazi Indians - A breif history and story about the Anasazi Indians and their culture. Pueblo Indians - A breif history and story about the Anasazi Indians and their culture. Hopi Indians - A breif history and story about the Hopi Indians and their culture. Navajo Indians - A breif history and story about the Navajo Indians and their culture. Navajo Silversmiths - A historic story about Navajo Silversmiths. Zuni Indians - A breif history and story about the Zuni Indians and their culture. More Native American Information by University of Washington More Native American Information by Wikipedia Virtual Library - American Indian History Native American History and Culture by Teacheroz Native American History Links by About.com National Park System - Native American Indian History Native American History Timeline

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