The American Indian Experience (AIE) is a full-text digital resource exploring the histories and contemporary cultures of the indigenous peoples of the United States.

Designed, developed, and indexed under the guidance of Loriene Roy, the first Native American President of the American Library Association, and a team of American Indian librarians and scholars to meet the needs of teachers and their students, librarians and their patrons, researchers and the general public, The American Indian Experience offers full-text access to an online library, featuring more than 150 volumes of reference content, hundreds of primary documents, and thousands of images.

From prehistory to the present day, from the Inuit of the north to the Seminoles of Florida, AIE is an indispensable electronic library resource. Additionally, the Analyze section provides in-depth discussion of such topics as "Cultural Depictions of Native Americans" and "Westward Expansion's Impact on Native America," with analysis provided by leading Native American Studies scholars.

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• eBooks
• EBSCO Discovery Service

• Expands Your Collection— Features access to full-text content from more than 150 titles; hundreds of primary documents and images, including treaties, speeches, captivity, and traditional tales; a wealth of maps and photographs; and hundreds of vetted web sites
• Provides Trustworthy Content— Built on content by authorities in the field and designed, developed, and indexed under the guidance of Advisory Editor Loriene Roy and a team of American Indian librarians and scholars
• Keeps Growing— Twice annual enhancements enrich the site with newly published titles – at no additional cost
• Facilitates Research— An attractive and easy-to-use interface facilitates full Search and Browse functionality and other features, including The American Heritage™ College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, Copyright © 2002 Houghton Mifflin Co.
• Ties into Curriculum— Includes Topic Guides designed to spark classroom discussion and research, Content and Features tied to state-required curriculum on Native American history, and a Skills Center with classroom resources, including lesson plans
• Sparks classroom discussion— This Day in American Indian History feature provides a window into the past; 180-page Timeline is searchable by keyword and time period
• Serves as a "Passport to Indian Communities"— Tribal Communities Resource provides at-a-glance and in-depth information on more than 500 American Indian nations