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Native Knowledge 360° Education Initiative
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In the Spotlight
Teaching and learning about Native Americans can occur in meaningful ways across different subject areas. Use these and more NK360° resources to bring new ways of thinking Native Americans to multiple disciplines, including science, English language arts, and social studies.
Video: Native Voices in Children's Literature
Teachers are introduced to criteria for choosing books by and about Native Americans with Dr. Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo).
Video: Making Land Acknowledgement Meaningful
What are land acknowledgements and why do we do them? Learn about strategies to make them more thoughtful and respectful in your classroom.
Helpful Handout: Native American Literature in your Classroom
For teachers and students to choose high-quality materials, NMAI developed a rubric tool that outlines five criteria groups to consider when selecting texts.
Featured Teacher and Student Programs
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2023 Indigenous Peoples' Day Curriculum Teach-In
September 30, 2023
Washington, DC

Join us for a day of programming about Indigenous Education. Workshops will feature guest speakers and resources for the classroom. The 2023 teach-in will be held onsite in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day Educators Open House
October 9, 2023
New York, NY

Meet Native people from throughout New York State as they share information about their communities, cultures, and artistic endeavors.

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Native Knowledge 360° and Teaching for Change Virtual Teach-In: Indigenous Education
November 4, 2023
Online

Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change for a day of online conversation, curriculum highlights, and ideas exchange.

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Explore NK360° Educational Resources
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Early Encounters in Native New York: Did Native People Really Sell Manhattan?
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American Indian Removal: What Does It Mean to Remove a People?
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The Navajo Treaty of 1868: Why Was the Navajo Journey Home So Remarkable?
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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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Living Maya Time
Search the museum’s collection
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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School Group Timed Entry
School Group Self-Guided Timed Entry Reservations for the imagiNATIONS Activity Center in New York, NY are available for October 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans
What is the correct terminology: American Indian, Indian, Native American, Indigenous, or Native?
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