Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Native Knowledge 360°

Native Knowledge 360°

"provides educators and students with new perspectives on Native American history and cultures. Most Americans have only been exposed to part of the story, as told from a single perspective through the lenses of popular media and textbooks. NK360° provides educational materials and teacher training that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories, and accurate information to enlighten and inform teaching and learning about Native America. NK360° challenges common assumptions about Native peoples—their cultures, their roles in United States and world history, and their contributions to the arts, sciences, and literature. NK360° offers a view that includes not only the past but also the richness and vibrancy of Native peoples and cultures today."
Smithsonian Institution.

  1. American Indian Cultures
  2. Time, Continuity, and Change
  3. People, Places, and Environments
  4. Individual Development and Identity
  5.  Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
  6. Power, Authority, and Governance
  7. Production, Distribution and Consumption
  8. Science, Technology, and Society
  9. Global Connections
  10. Civic Ideals and Practices
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  • Featured
    • American Indian Removal: What Does It Mean to Remove a People?
    • American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving
    • American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges
    • Living Maya Time

Professional Development for Teachers
"goal is to build a nationwide network of master teachers, trainers, and advocates for improved teaching and learning about American Indians. The NMAI is currently developing online and in-person platforms for professional development...."

National Advocacy and Partnerships
"aligned with the work of many Native Nations, states, and organizations that share a common goal of improving teaching and learning about American Indians. By supporting collective efforts and engaging in creative collaborations with like-minded organizations, the NMAI seeks to elevate the national dialogue and accelerate change on this important educational issue..."

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