Aspects of contemporary Native American life, including maps of tribal areas, chronology of significant events, and names and addresses of organizations.

Features major events and figures in Native American history, from the first contact with Europeans to Native Americans' role in contemporary society, and explains their religious beliefs and customs.

Describes the life of Carvalho, a Jewish photographer who accompanied John Charles Fremont on his last expedition to the West.

Text and photographs introduce traditions, activities, and lifestyles of children from various North American tribes.

"Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievement and Events recognizes and honors 2,000 barrier-breaking trailblazers and history-making events in multiple fields-arts, entertainment, business, sovereignty, education, government, religion, science, sports, music, and more"--