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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lesson Plan

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Indigenous Land Guardianship, Settler Colonialism, Racial Capitalism. While the terms may be new to some, they feature in a lesson plan designed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Young scholars investigate four concepts: Land Acknowledgements, Indigenous Leadership and Black Excellence, Self Determination, and Actions as Accomplices to "foster mutual healing, reconciliation, and solidarity." The 16-page packet includes background information, a three-day lesson plan, and directions for how to conduct the activity as a Project-Based Learning exercise

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
indigenous people, remote learning, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, native americans, north american native americans, conservation, stewardship, human impact on the environment, biodiversity, water quality, capitalism, imperialism, colonialism
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Instructional Ideas
  • The TEDEd video is powerful and disturbing; be prepared to offer assistance as needed
  • Designed for Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12, the lesson plan is also appropriate during November's Native American Heritage Month
  • The interview with  Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is over two hours long; if unable to watch the entire video, the packet includes suggestions for important segments to view
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members require devices with internet access
  • Projection equipment with the internet is needed for the videos
Pros
  • Researchers investigate by examining seven key values: Interconnectedness, Land Stewardship, Wisdom Keepers, Intergenerational Knowledge, Sacred, Ritual, Tradition, Sovereignty, and Intersectionality
Cons
  • None