This is a short list of links I think will help further your photography and art education. There are many others out there, this is just a starting point for your research. If you have a favorite photography site please send me the url. This list is organized order the following headings. Links may open new window Native & Indigenous photography resources. Educator Resources Student Resources Photographers Websites Web links to Native & Indigenous photography resources. Photography and art students can find writings, images, and web resources to assist them in learning about Native photography. CyberTribe- Indigenous Online Gallery curated by Austrailian artist, Jenny Fraser, of the Bundjalung Nation. American Historical Images On File,The Native American Experience Alcatraz. A collection of unique photographs which historically document the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz Island. Buffy Sainte-Marie. Yes! the musician, singer, writer is working with digital photography. Native American Journalist Association - An association made up of journalists, photographers, broadcasters and publishers from both the United States and Canada. Top of Page Educator Resources WWW Virtual Library - American Indians Index of Native American Resources on the Internet. One of the best and earliest resources on the net. Kudos to Karen Strom. NativeWeb is an international, nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to using telecommunications including computer technology and the Internet to disseminate information from and about indigenous nations, peoples, and organizations around the world; to foster communication between native and non-native peoples; to conduct research involving indigenous peoples' usage of technology and the Internet; and to provide resources, mentoring, and services to facilitate indigenous peoples' use of this technology. Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona. CCP is an archive, museum, and research center dedicated to photography as an art form and cultural record. CCP's vast collection includes more archives and individual works by 20th-century North American photographers than any other museum in the nation. The Center for Documentary Studies An interdisciplinary educational organization affiliated with Duke University, dedicated to advancing documentary work that combines experience and creativity with education and community life. The DoubleTake Classroom Companion is designed to offer teachers easy access to the wealth of information in DoubleTake Magazine. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have provided an avenue for young artists and writers, in grades 7­12, to receive recognition and rewards for their creative achievements since 1923. The Worldwide Art Gallery Expand your horizons-All things art site. Art History, Art Directory, Kids' Art Gallery and education resource, free art quiz (win prizes) plus contemporary international and Australian Art. Top of Page Student Resources American Photography: A Century of Images Sponsored by Kodak, this site supports the PBS video. The Features section includes essays on photography as art, photography and war, manipulation/distortion of images, presidential image-making, advertising and persuasion, social change, and cultural identity. The Image Lab presents additional exploration of photography as a communications medium. Beginning Photography for Student Publications Students gain the necessary skills to shoot effective photos and to process prints suitable for use in student publications by photographing other students. This project used a combination of demonstrations, group discussions, lectures, slide shows, assignments, and lab work. Documentary Portraiture Photographer Tom Chambers discussess samples of his work. Communication Through Photography Designed for grade 8, students write a caption and an article to go with a newspaper photograph. At Kodak.com. The Alfred Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography What better way to learn what a good photograph is than to look at a gallery of greats? Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of Life magazine's best, and his name is now on an award given annually. Helios: Photography Online A collection of outstanding photographs sponsored by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Includes links to other excellent collections of photography. Journal E: Portraits by Steve McCurry McCurry may be best known for his photo of a young Afghan woman on the cover of National Geographic. Here is an online gallery of his work, including video and audio clips. Kodak: Taking Great Pictures Top 10 techniques, problem picture remedies, picture-taking tips, online tutorials, other resources. KodakDigital Learning Center (DLC) The DLC is a collection of information, tips and techniques on Digital Imaging. This site contains a lot of information Lesson Plan Unit: Photojournalism Lesson plans using online resources of the New York Times. Lessons change from time to time. National Press Photographers Association Contests, scholarships, and other resources for members. Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography - learn how to make an oatmeal box camera, take pictures with it, and develop them; great directions; gallery of oatmeal box pictures; links to other pinhole photo sites. OnLine Photography - Journal of Fine Art Photography showcasing the finest contemporary photographers. Photo Essays Part of Time magazine's Web site, this page links to photo essays by their photographers, including pictures of the week. PhotoLinks.com PhotoLinks is a free directory and portal service dedicated to providing easy access to as many photographic resources as possible. Good site for photographers images. Photo.net An online learning community of people improving their photography expertise, including a photo of the week, galleries, equipment review, and a Question and Answer forum. Photo-Seminars.com A variety of free online lessons to improve photography. Photography A collection of tips for photographers. Picture of the Year A gallery of winning photographs from this competition, which is sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism and the National Press Photographers Association, Canon, and Fujifilm. Poynteronline Journalism performs a unique and critical function in American society. The First Amendment recognizes and protects the free press as essential to self-government. The job of journalists is to provide information and understanding so that readers, viewers, and listeners can make better, more informed decisions for themselves and participate more fully in the democratic process. Student Press.org. Student Media Resource Book   Top of Page  Photographers Websites These sites are selected because of their photo work and their unique web presentations. W. Eugene Smith. A Life magazine photographer who's work was my inspiration. Mary Ellen Mark - Master Documentary photographer Phil Borges - People of endangered cultures Silvia de Falchi. Interesting website using flash. Yannis Kontos A photojournalist born in Loannina, Greece.