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Indigenous Peoples' Day 2019

Indigenous Peoples’ Day—still observed as Columbus Day on the federal level—is October 14. These resources can help you celebrate the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and Native nations. We hope you’ll make space in your classroom for these important lessons this Monday and throughout the year.

October 9, 2019

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With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

There’s a long history of U.S. schools failing Indigenous peoples, cultures and histories. In this story, Native parents and educators share examples of how educators and schools still get it wrong—and the steps they can take to fix their mistakes.

Issue 56, Summer 2017

Susan C. Faircloth

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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

In this lesson, students will address misconceptions they likely have about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of what is now the United States.

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I Am the Blood of the Conqueror; I Am the Blood of the Conquered

An educator details the struggle of coming to terms with the bloody heritage she shares with Columbus and her pride in remembering, embracing and living out her cultural history.

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2019

With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

I Am the Blood of the Conqueror; I Am the Blood of the Conquered

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