Native Knowledge 360° Education Initiative
Transforming teaching and learning
about Native Americans
about Native Americans
In the Spotlight
Educators are invited to explore a recording of poet Laura Da’ (Eastern Shawnee) for National Poetry Month, register for summer professional development opportunities, and share online lessons, including a new digital storybook for upper elementary classrooms.
American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges
For Earth Day, visit the website American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges to learn how tribal nations in different regions of the country manage environmental issues on their homelands. Grades 6–9
The Navajo Treaty of 1868: Why Was the Navajo Journey Home So Remarkable?
This online lesson provides Native perspectives, images, documents, and other sources to help students and teachers understand the remarkable nature of the Navajo Treaty of 1868. Grades: 6–8
Indigenous Women: Artists and Activists
This webinar recording guides teachers through poetry, writing, and thinking exercises, as well as classroom-ready strategies developed by poet Laura Da’ (Eastern Shawnee), to explore the intersection of Indigenous women artists and activism.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans
What is the correct terminology: American Indian, Indian, Native American, Indigenous, or Native?
