Native Americans in Georgia
Histories and Modern Day Resources - External Links
Historical Information
Here, we prioritize the stories as written by citizens of the nations themselves.
- From the Muscogee Nation: https://www.muscogeenation.com/culturehistory/
- From the Cherokee Nation: https://www.cherokee.org/about-the-nation/history/
Tribal Governments & Councils
In Georgia
While many Native Americans were expelled during the early 19th century from north Georgia (either through coercion or through forced removal), some Native Americans remained. The state of Georgia's Council on American Indian Concerns has more information at https://georgiaindiancouncil.com/.
In Oklahoma
- Muscogee Nation: https://www.muscogeenation.com/
- Cherokee Nation: https://www.cherokee.org/
Atlanta Indigenous Peoples Association
The Atlanta Indigenous Peoples Association seeks to provide support and advocacy for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian residents who call metro Atlanta home.
External Organizations & Guides
- National Congress of American Indians: https://www.ncai.org/
- National Museum of the American Indian: https://americanindian.si.edu/
- Indian Country Today (News): https://indiancountrytoday.com/
- Tribal Nations and the United States (PDF guide from the NCAI): PDF available here.
- Native Land Digital: https://native-land.ca/
- U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs: https://www.bia.gov
- Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns: https://georgiaindiancouncil.com/