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In the Spotlight
Giving thanks is a longstanding and central tradition among most Native groups that is still practiced today. Learn about different thanksgiving traditions among Native people. If you teach about the “First Thanksgiving,” use these resources and more to present the history more accurately and with Native perspectives.
Giving Thanks: Session One
Watch this recorded webinar and incorporate strategies for teaching more complete narratives about Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks: Session Two
Learn about the Haudenosaunee peoples, examine their Thanksgiving Address, and gain ideas for rethinking educational experiences about giving thanks.
Rethinking Thanksgiving Celebrations
Use this guide to help address inaccurate and incomplete narratives about Thanksgiving.
Featured Teacher and Student Programs
(Re)Telling the American Story

In this episode of the Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future series, hear from Native youth who are actively reshaping the American story.

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Northern Plains History and Cultures: How Do Native People and Nations Experience Belonging?
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Pacific Northwest History and Cultures: Why Do the Foods We Eat Matter?
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The Great Inka Road: How Can a Road System Be an Example of Innovation?
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The Inka Empire: What Innovations Can Provide Food and Water for Millions?
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American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges
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Bring impactful, Native-centered primary source materials into your classroom through the museum’s Collections Search.
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Professional Development
Explore workshops designed to equip teachers with critical concepts and engaging pedagogy to support a transformation in teaching and learning about Native Americans.
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Virtual Field Trips
Learn about the rich, complex, and dynamic histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere from anywhere with our new virtual field trips.
Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans
What is the correct terminology: American Indian, Indian, Native American, Indigenous, or Native?
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