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Ainu - Spirit of a Northern People
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Online exhibition of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History exploring the ancient origin of the Ainu, their relations with the Japanese, and the Ainu cultural rebirth.
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Ainu Articles
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From the Alaska Native Knowledge Network. Links.
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Ainu Language and Japan's Ancient History
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Provides a series of documents on the language of this indigenous people as well as the culture of the Jomon period.
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John Bachelor
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Life story of John Batchelor (1854-1944), an English missionary who became the first westerner to learn the Ainu language, record its grammar in English, and make the Ainu known to the western world.
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Literatures and Materials of Ainu Language: For Learners
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Provides database of materials related to the Ainu Language and culture, including literature, video, audio, and weblinks.
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NOVA Online - Island of the Spirits
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Companion web site to the NOVA program which explores the Ainu people.
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The Ainu Language
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Basic sentences and numerals in Ainu, with corresponding downloadable sound files and English equivalents. Bilingual site (Japanese and English). Also, some sociolinguistic information on the language.
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The Ainu Museum
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Presents collections of cultural artifacts, performances of traditional dances and ceremonies, and demonstrations of folk arts.
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The Ainu of Japan
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Suite 101 Article by Andy Thompson.
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The Samurai and the Ainu
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Brief discussion of racial differences from Science Frontiers October 1989.
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Toward a Genuine Redress for an Unjust Past: The Nibutani Dam Case
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Analysis of a case involving the right of the Ainu to be considered an indigenous people, and to enjoy the legal protection of their culture.
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Ainu-English Word List
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List of common Ainu words and their English translations.
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Foundation for Research and Promotion on Ainu Culture (FRPAC)
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Promotes research on the Ainu people, language, and culture, plus the dissemination of knowledge on Ainu traditions. Includes history of organization, events, and Ainu musical samples.
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Traditional Ainu Fishing Techniques
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Article and photos by Jean-Philippe Soulé.
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