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Looking for accurate and authentic resources to teach about Native history, culture, and communities? Beverly Slapin and Rachel Byington have compiled a curated list of recommended books for various age groups, from early learners through high school and beyond. Happy reading!
Miigwech, Wa’įnįįgįnapšąną, Thank You for a beautiful summer!
Check out highlights from this summer’s institutes in partnership with the Bad River/Red Cliff, Lac du Flambeau, and Ho-Chunk Nations – and the first-ever Urban Indigenous Arts and Sciences institute in Madison!
Bad River/Red Cliff IAS (June 18-20, 2019)
Bad River and Red Cliff, WI



A “Scientific Story” from Bad River/Red Cliff IAS
Bad River Red Cliff IAS Scientific Story Scientific Storytelling is a tool developed by IAS partner Upham Woods (UW Extension). For more information on scientific stories and DOTS (Digital Observation Technology Skills) Kits, visit: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/environmentaleducation/ …




Ho-Chunk IAS (June 25-27, 2019)
Black River Falls, WI




Scientific Story from Ho-Chunk IAS
Ho-Chunk IAS Scientific Story Scientific Storytelling is a tool developed by IAS partner Upham Woods (UW Extension). For more information on scientific stories and DOTS (Digital Observation Technology Skills) Kits, visit: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/environmentaleducation/ This summer’s Ho-Chunk …






Lac du Flambeau IAS (July 9-11, 2019)
Lac du Flambeau, WI



A Waterdrop Journey in LDF
“My journey as a waterdrop begins in the life of a young robin, too young to fly and fallen from the nest – easy prey to a fortunate coyote looking for his next meal. Not …




Urban IAS (July 23-25, 2019)
Madison, WI






IAS Institute Readings
- BANG ET. AL: REPATRIATING INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGIES IN AN URBAN INDIAN COMMUNITY
- BANG ET. AL: CULTURAL MOSAICS AND MENTAL MODELS OF NATURE
- BAUER-ARMSTRONG AND CLOUD: EARTH PARTNERSHIP - INDIGENOUS ARTS AND SCIENCES (GREEN TEACHER)
- BOOTH: WE ARE THE LAND - NATIVE AMERICAN VIEWS OF NATURE
- DUDGEON AND BERKES: LOCAL UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE LAND - TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
- THE EDUCATION TRUST: THE STATE OF EDUCATION FOR NATIVE STUDENTS
- GAY: TEACHING THROUGH AND TO CULTURAL DIVERSITY
- HOPKINS: AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP FOR NATIVES WAS WITHHELD, THEN RIGHTS WERE LONG-IGNORED (TEEN VOGUE)
- NAGLE: INVISIBILITY IS THE MODERN FORM OF RACISM AGAINST NATIVE AMERICANS (TEEN VOGUE)
- NCAI: CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH POLICY UPDATE
- NIEA: NATIVE NATIONS AND AMERICAN SCHOOLS: THE HISTORY OF NATIVES IN THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
- UNITED NATIONS: WHO ARE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES?