Native American Education Resources
- Books
- Curriculum & Educational
- Higher Education
- Local Tribes
- Language
- Native American Education PSD School Advocates
- School and Community
Books
- 1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving, by Catherine O’Neill Grace & Margaret B. Bruchac with Plimoth Plantation; published by Scholastic Inc.
- Thanksgiving: A Native Perspective, by Doris Seale, Beverly Slapin, and Carolyn Silverman, eds., Berkeley: Oyate, 1998, teacher resource
- Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition, by Russell M. Peters, Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1992, grades 4-6
- Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message, by Jake Swamp, New York: Lee & Low, 1995, all grades
- Ininatig’s Gift of Sugar: Traditional Native Sugarmaking, by Laura Waterman Wittstock, Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1993, grades 4-6
Curriculum & Educational
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Since Time and Immemorial (STI) - Tribal Sovereignty in WA State: This website has resources, materials, lessons, and entire units to support the teaching of tribal sovereignty, tribal history, and current tribal issues within the context of OSPI recommended units for WA and US history in the elementary and middle school levels and US history and Contemporary World Issues in the high school level. Each unit is aligned with National Common Core State Standards, state standards and builds toward the successful completion of a Content-Based Assessment, or CBA.
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Map of Washington State Tribes Interactive map of Washington State’s 29 Federally Recognized Tribes
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National Museum of the American Indian - Native Knowledge 360: Transforming teaching and learning about Native Americans
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Enduring Legacies Native Cases: Evergreen State College: Culturally relevant curriculum and teaching resources presented as case studies on key multidisciplinary issues in Indian Country.
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Intersecting Ojibwe Art Curriculum: University of Minnesota culture based art integration curriculum.
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Lessons of Our Land - Indian Land Tenure Foundation: Grades K-12
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National Museum of the American Indian: Part of the Smithsonian Institution and is dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the American Indian
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The Treaty Trail: U.S. - Indian Treaty Councils in the NW: WA Historical Society curriculum lessons that involve active role-play of Tribal members and the U.S. Government during the Walla Walla treaty negotiations.
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Shadow of the Salmon: Respect the Salmon, Respect Yourself: Resource guide for 8th Grade Students.
Videos
Back to the River by Salmon Defense: This documentary is a continuation of As Long as the Rivers Runs, and examines Tribal treaty fishing rights struggles.
Shadow of the Salmon (2007) by Salmon Defense: A story about a young Lakota man that visits Coastal Salish relatives in the Pacific NW and learns about salmon and their environment.
Through Salmon Eyes: From the ancient story and wisdom of Elders, this video leads viewers on the journey of the salmon people in a river through a watershed.
Treaty Indian Fisheries and Salmon Recovery: Dispels myths about Tribal fishing practices and tells how the loss of habitat and degradation is leading to the decline in salmon populations.
Higher Education
Local Tribes
Language
Native American Education PSD School Advocates
Puyallup Digital Learning/Puyallup Online Academy
Elementary
School | Name/Email |
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Brouillet | Cheryl Larson |
Carson | Jennifer Shade |
Dessie F. Evans | Emily Gates |
Edgerton | Chris Backman |
Firgrove | Lindsay Butler |
Fruitland | Carrie Brueher |
Hunt | Erin Legg |
Karshner | Catherine Anderson |
Maplewood | Robin Wiley |
Meeker | Julia Cain-LaFleur |
Mt. View | Savannah Smith |
Northwood | Kaitlyn Rosado |
Pope | Trisha Buenning |
Ridgecrest | Danetta Nelson |
Shaw Road | Meredith Cromis |
Spinning | Melissa Paz |
Stewart | Christine Stockslager |
Sunrise | Aleta Cruz |
Waller Road | Audrey Wheatcroft |
Wildwood | Koleen McGuire |
Woodland | Bradley Luvaas |
Zeiger | Dorothy Wilgus |
Junior High
School | Name/Email |
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Aylen | |
Ballou | Dawnmarie Stuehling |
Edgemont | Keva Jordan |
Ferrucci | Kim Ramsey |
Glacier View | Corey Gill |
Kalles | Nate Scroger |
Stahl | Tiffany McPeak |
High School
School | Name/Email |
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Emerald Ridge | Jaclyn Layton |
Puyallup High | Renee Markey |
Rogers | Allison Martin |
Walker | Rachel Puckett |