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Indigenous Peoples Day 2018

Indigenous Peoples Day—still observed as Columbus Day in most states—is just a few days away. Use it as an opportunity to set the record straight about Native history and the experiences of Native people today. This edition of The Moment features resources to help you do it.

Reconsider Columbus Day
Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

October 5, 2018

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"Savages"

In this essay, the author unpacks the original definition for "savage" from the 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, explaining the ironic vantage point through which settlers viewed Native Americans.

Learning for Justice Staff

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9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity

Subject

History

Geography

April 28, 2016

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The Alcatraz Proclamation: Background Sheet

This piece is to accompany The Alcatraz Proclamation: A Primary Document Activity

February 23, 2012

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Norma E. Cantú

Norma E. Cantú, a native of the borderlands, is a professor of English at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Toolkit for "Two Pairs of Shoes"

Building Your Knowledge Learn more about Native Americans. First, encourage students to take a short quiz to see what they already know (or don’t know) about Native American Influences in U.S. History and Culture. Oral

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October 14, 2011

Challenging Stereotypes in 'Peter Pan'

I was putting my 6-year-old son to bed recently when he excitedly announced that he was going to be in the school play. “Peter Pan,” he said.

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Race & Ethnicity Bullying & Bias

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The Indian Problem Is Getting Worse—Isn't It Great?

In this blog post, Houska emphasizes the enduring spirit of the Native American people and their culture, outlines the group’s past and present obstacles and calls to action young Native Americans to carry on the torch of resilience.

Tara Houska

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Race & Ethnicity

Subject

Civics

History

July 29, 2016

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Teaching America’s Interwoven Histories

The shared history of African Americans and Indigenous Americans is rarely taught. TT talked to Professor Tiya Miles about why we can’t understand American history without it.

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Ned Blackhawk Q&A: Understanding Indigenous Enslavement

Historian Ned Blackhawk explains why we must understand Indigenous enslavement to fully understand American history.

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January 6, 2010

An American Apology, Long Overdue

You’re forgiven if you missed it. Late last month, Congress passed and President Obama signed a bill that included text that “apologizes … to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on Native Peoples by citizens of the United States.” Not only was news of the measure knocked from front pages by the health care debate and Tiger Woods, it was well-camouflaged within the 2010 defense appropriations bill.

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Race & Ethnicity

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