Upcoming
These live and interactive programs introduce educators to NK360° and its extensive resources. Webinars and onsite programs are designed to support education professionals in learning approaches to incorporate more complete narratives about Native American histories, cultures, and contemporary lives into their teaching. View recorded webinars.
Becoming a Native Knowledge 360° Educator: Is a Treaty Intended to Be Forever?
New Mexico (Navajo Treaty of 1868)
February 27, 2024
7–8:15 PM ET
Free | Registration required
Middle School Session
A deeper dive into a specific treaty and case study for middle school. Learn about the people and the impact treaties had on specific nations.
edX Course: Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
Through November 7, 2024
Free | Registration required
In this course, learners will join the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian to explore the impact of problematic narratives of Native Americans on U.S. society and education and learn ways to recognize and share more complete narratives both inside and outside the classroom.
In addition, learners will explore Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°), the National Museum of the American Indian's national initiative to inspire and support transformative teaching and learning about Native Americans.
This course, based off a three-part live webinar series, is designed for education professionals who are new to incorporating more complete narratives about Native American histories, cultures, and contemporary lives into their teaching. Educators whose primary teaching focus is social studies, English language arts, or library sciences and who work with students in grades 4–12 are encouraged to enroll. Homeschoolers, parents, and others looking for digital educational resources about Native Americans can also register.
