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American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges

With this online resource, explore how the Akwesasne Mohawk of northern New York, the Campo Kumeyaay Nation of southern California, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of northern Minnesota, and the Lummi Nation of Washington State are addressing environmental issues in their respective homelands. How are each of these communities applying Indigenous knowledge, culture, and values to develop strategies and solutions for the future?

How to Use

Through videos, maps, interactive tasks, and focus questions, students will learn about each community as they navigate through each section: 1) Meet the People, 2) About Our Homeland, 3) Our Environmental Challenge, 4) Our Strategies, and 5) Our Future. Students can take notes and track their progress with a printable Story Planner to help them prepare their own presentation. While all four communities provide diverse examples across different regions, teachers may opt to select 1–3 case studies based on student needs and/or time constraints.

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Type: Online Resource

Format: Website

Grade: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Subject: English Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Science

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