FIGHTING INVISIBILITY IN K-12 EDUCATION

American school systems are one of the first places non-Native people are introduced to Native peoples, cultures, and histories. Unfortunately, school curriculum on Native peoples is often inaccurate and limited in scope. In our closing research, 44% of respondents said their education about Native peoples did not cover anything past the year 1900.
In partnership with the National Indian Education Association, Amplifier, and Nia Tero, we developed online education activity guides and lesson places to support educators in increasing the visibility of Native peoples, including contemporary representation, in their curricula.

EDUCATION RESOURCES

While these resources were originally developed to support online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, they can be referenced and modified to support in-person learning today.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY LESSON PLAN

Youth will research and explore the work of Indigenous leaders Nicolle Gonzalez (Diné), Roxanne White (Yakama/ Nez Perce/Nooksack/Gros Ventre), Madonna Thunderhawk (Lakota), and Auntie Pua Case (Kānaka Maoli), who are committed to transformative, healing work reclaiming Indigenous ancestral knowledge to protect the sacred.

CHANGEMAKERS LESSON PLAN: REMOTE LEARNING | LEARNERS

While you are at home during this unprecedented time, it is a great time to learn about Native Americans who are helping fight Native invisibility and bring about change for our community. You can use the following lesson plans to help you learn about Natives who are changemakers as well as learn about all of the different contributions Native Americans have made in our past and present.

CHANGEMAKERS LESSON PLAN: REMOTE LEARNING | EDUCATORS

Through online discussions and interactions, you and your students will be able to engage in conversation around incredible Native American leaders and Native American contributions that are helping fight Native invisibility.

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR ALL: ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR PRE-K – 2ND GRADE

In light of the disruption of education due to COVID-19, IllumiNative is partnering with the National Indian Education Association and Amplifier to create and disseminate engaging digital education tools, lesson plans, and resources about Native American art, culture, history, and contemporary life for more than 1 million students and families learning at-home.

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR ALL: ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR 3RD – 5TH GRADE

In light of the disruption of education due to COVID-19, IllumiNative is partnering with the National Indian Education Association and Amplifier to create and disseminate engaging digital education tools, lesson plans, and resources about Native American art, culture, history, and contemporary life for more than 1 million students and families learning at-home.

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR ALL: ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR 6TH – 8TH GRADE

In light of the disruption of education due to COVID-19, IllumiNative is partnering with the National Indian Education Association and Amplifier to create and disseminate engaging digital education tools, lesson plans, and resources about Native American art, culture, history, and contemporary life for more than 1 million students and families learning at-home.