Internet Resources by Subject: Multicultural Studies

A division of the U.S. Department of State the Bureau's goal is to foster "mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs." The website provides information on a variety of programs that aim to achieve this goal such as: the Fulbright Program, Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Program, and the Humphrey Fellowships among many others.

The Coverdell program is based on experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers. Provides information for teachers, students, and those in the Peace Corps. Includes primary source information provided by actual Volunteers. Also provides information such as links to to pages about countries, maps, lesson plans for teaching about cultures, videos, and more.

The ACLU works "to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor." The website provides information on a number of issues such as: criminal justice, immigrant rights, free speech, racial equality, students rights, voting rights, etc. See also the Virginia ACLU affiliate site: http://www.acluva.org/ .

A site designed by the Library of Congress, the center was "created in 1976 by the U.S. Congress to "preserve and present" this great heritage of American folklife through programs of research, documentation, archival preservation, reference service, live performance, exhibition, publication, and training." Folklife reflects the culturally richness of the ordinary American through everyday life. It covers things from songs and stories to crafts. The Center includes the Archive of Folk Culture, established in the Library of Congress in 1928, which is "one of the largest collections of ethnographic material from the United States and around the world." The website provides an introduction to the American Folklife Center and its Archive of Folk Culture and provides information on programs, activities, online presentations, and the variety of other resources available for folklife research.

"This site provides an extensive digital collection of original photographs and documents about the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indian cultures, complemented by essays written by anthropologists, historians, and teachers about both particular tribes and cross-cultural topics."

"Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion." Try looking through the items on the Research section of the site to find primary snf secondary source materials.

A division of the U.S. Department of State the Bureau's goal is to foster "mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs." The website provides information on a variety of programs that aim to achieve this goal such as: the Fulbright Program, Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Program, and the Humphrey Fellowships among many others.

Provides access to resources on the region's ethnic population.

a project of Washington State University Vancouver, the Idaho State Historical Society, Oregon Historical Society, Washington State Historical Society, and Washington State University Pullman.

The Duke University Libraries Digital Collections Program builds distinctive digital collections that provide access to Duke's unique library and archival materials for teaching, learning, and research at Duke and worldwide.

Provides a variety of materials related to the use of primary source materials including lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.
Site provided by the Library of Congress

A bibliographic database on Latin America consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars. Edited by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress and is updated weekly.

A site at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library which provides access to the historical record of this Federal Agency. Documents can be accessed by title, date, subject, or sudoc number. Coverage begins with the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Additional information may also be found at U.S. Commission on Civil Rights web page (http://www.usccr.gov/).

"Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is the ultimate source for Holocaust education, documentation and research. From the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem's integrated approach incorporates meaningful educational initiatives, groundbreaking research and inspirational exhibits."

This guide is a list of scholarly resources in Iberian Studies (Spain, Portugal and Andorra). Intended primarily for librarians; it may be useful to scholars in this field. It is curated and managed by members of the European Studies Section (ESS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries.

This site provides links to a variety of resources available about Native peoples. A search feature is available allowing users to search by keyword, State, Country and Tribe. Resources can also be browsed by topics such as: Culture, History, Language, etc.

Scholarly resources in Italian Studies. The resources organized here are all freely available and have undergone a selection and evaluation process.

A site from the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise it contains over 1000 articles and more than 5000 photographs and maps. The Library has several browsable categories available such as History, Women, and the Holocaust. The site also includes a glossary, links to other sites, publications, and other information. There is a search feature available.

The mission of the Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) is to uncover, chronicle, and transmit the rich history of American Jewish women. The site provides access to a variety of research resources including The American Jewess magazine archives and a virtual archive containing biographical information, primary source materials, and more.

Established in 1909 as the National Negro Advancement Committee, it works to insure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups and citizens in the United States. The site provides information on the programs and resources available from the NAACP.

The association was created "to champion the interests of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly black institutions (PBIs) with the executive, legislative, regulatory and judicial branches of federal and state government and with corporations, foundations, associations and non-governmental organizations." The site provides information on the association's programs, internships, and related news.

"Founded in 1983, the International MultiCultural Institute (iMCI, formerly the National MultiCultural Institute or NMCI) is proud to be one of the first organizations to have recognized the nation’s need for new services, knowledge, and skills in the growing field of multiculturalism and diversity.

In the past few years, over 50,000 participants have attended our national conferences and on-site workshops. Conference participants come from all 50 states and several countries around the world. Our Organizational Training and Consulting clients are nationwide. We have extensive experience working with corporations, educational institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the areas of workforce diversity, human resource management, multicultural education and cross-cultural conflict resolution.

As a private, non-profit organization, iMCI is funded through fees for service, contracts, foundation grants, and corporate and individual contributions. Our highly qualified staff and network of trainers, consultants and clinicians include women and men of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds who bring a wide range of knowledge and expertise to the work."

An educational, non-profit organization, with a mission "to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs." The site provides information on celebrating National Women's History Month in March. Click the link to the Resource Center for access to information, resources, and educational materials.

Maintained at California State University, San Marcos, the website contains electronic versions of published reports from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Reports currently cover the years 1871-1877, ) In addition to these reports the site also contains other historical documents and articles including allotment data and legislation. The site provides an index and can also be searched. Information on how to cite information from the website is also provided.

" Explore 881,711 items digitized from The New York Public Library's collections.

This site is a living database with new materials added every day, featuring prints, photographs, maps, manuscripts, streaming video, and more."

"...promotes the understanding and continuity of diverse contemporary grassroots cultures in the United States and abroad." The Center sponsors an annual Folklife Festival, produces documentary films, and educational materials. It also has a documentary collection of expressive culture in the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections." Fellowships, internships, and training opportunities are available.

Get background information on and see samples of Native American art.

"The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin."

This site was created as a resource for students and teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL.) Includes lesson plans, handouts, discussion forums and more. Native speakers of English may also find helpful information on the site regarding grammar and vocabulary.

Provides information and analysis on public opion from all over the world. Explore the site through topics or by regions of the world. This site is "a publication of the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland."

The Coverdell program is based on experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers. Provides information for teachers, students, and those in the Peace Corps. Includes primary source information provided by actual Volunteers. Also provides information such as links to to pages about countries, maps, lesson plans for teaching about cultures, videos, and more.