Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, art, government, economy, daily life and current social and political issues.

Description based on print version record.

v. 1, Northeast ; Subarctic -- v. 2, Southeast ; Great Plains -- v. 3, Southwest -- v. 4, California ; Plateau -- v. 5, Great Basin ; Pacific Northwest ; Arctic.