Even as contact with European cultures eroded indigenous lifestyles across North America, many Native American groups found ways to preserve the integrity of their communities through the arts, customs, languages, and religious traditions that animate Native American life. The ancient cultural legacies that both distinguish and unite these diverse tribes are the subject of this volume. --from publisher description.

Overview -- The American Arctic and subarctic cultures -- Northwest coast and California culture areas -- Plateau and Great Basin culture areas -- Southwest and Plains culture areas -- Northeast and southeast culture areas -- Native American art -- Native American music -- Native American dance.