Native Knowledge 360° Education Initiative
Transforming teaching and learning
about Native Americans
about Native Americans
In the Spotlight
Looking to explore NK360° professional development opportunities? Start with webinars that examine tribal sovereignty and its importance when teaching and learning about Native Americans. View more recorded webinars.
What is Tribal Sovereignty?
Listen to award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee Nation) explain tribal sovereignty and its importance today.
Why Sovereignty Matters, Part 1
Learn about sovereignty, including non-political components such as cultural autonomy.
Why Sovereignty Matters, Part 2
Learn about local-level actions by Native communities to affirm and exercise cultural autonomy and find NK360° resources that support teaching about cultural autonomy and tribal self-governance.
Featured Teacher and Student Programs
Becoming a Native Knowledge 360° Educator: A Deeper Dive into More Complete Narratives about American Indian Removal
February 7, 2023
Learn about the online inquiry, American Indian Removal: What does it Mean to Remove a People and identify aspects of the lesson that show more complete narratives about the scope, scale, and legacy of American Indian Removal.
Youth in Action | Digital Futures for Women
March 1, 2023
In an industry that is often dominated by men, how are Native women making space for themselves and others?
Juventud en acción | Futuros digitales para las mujeres
1 de marzo de 2023
En una industria que suele estar dominada por los hombres, ¿cómo logran abrirse espacio las mujeres indígenas para sí mismas y para los demás?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Native Americans
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