In this episode, Emma Needham, a Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist, discusses the importance of supporting Indigenous education. Emma shares her personal connection to the work, addresses the historical and ongoing barriers to including Native perspectives in schools, and offers advice for educators who feel uncertain about teaching Indigenous content.
Resources and ideas from this episode:
A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly | Classroom for Change
Thanksgiving lessons, accurate and respectful
Rethinking Thanksgiving Celebrations: Native Perspectives on Thanksgiving
Focusing on food? Try Three Sisters Soup | First Nations Development Institute
JOHN TRUDELL The Journey Home: Follow The Lines – Forward Merch
Connect with Emma: education@sourcewell-mn.gov
Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast
Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education
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