The Arctic Studies Center
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/index.html
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- Learn more about American Indians, anthropology, Arctic, biology, ecology, environmental science, indigenous people, natural history, religion, and world history.
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The Arctic Studies Center, part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, explores the history of northern peoples, cultures, and environments and the issues that matter to northern residents today.There are many resources in this extensive online collection. Examine the multimedia exhibits and features, which showcase Vikings, Yup’ik Masks, Ainu, the spirit of the Northern people, and more. These exhibits utilize a wide variety of formats such as slide shows, images, audio, video, and text.Learn more about the research the National Museum of Natural History is conducting in:
- History of Northern Peoples and Environments
- Culture Contact and Transformations
- Collections
- Collaboration and Partnerships
And use the resources provided, which include a Glossary of the Arctic, Map of the Arctic, and special tools for teachers.
