Native American Education and Title VI Program

 

    September 30 is Orange Shirt Day


    From the organization Indigenous Justice:
    This is a day to honor survivors of Indian boarding and residential schools in the US and Canada and the remember the children who never returned home and to acknowledge the generations of Indigenous families and communities who continue to carry the impact of these systems.  

    The day grew from the story of Phylis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her when she entered residential school at six years old. It's a day of remembrance, education and action. 

    The message of the day is: Every Child Matters

    Learn more about the day and its meaning from:
    Facing History Canada's Teaching and Resources Pages on What it Means to Put on The Orange Shirt

    About Orange Shirt Day Resources and Activities

    For adults:  Cornell University's Films to watch for Orange Shirt Day 





    Native American Students and Families

 

Are you the parent of a Native American student?  Whether your student is enrolled in a Native American tribe, has a parent or grandparent who is enrolled, or your student has Native heritage but no personal or family enrollment, we would love to have them join the Native American Education and Title VI Program!  The program provides cultural and academic supports for Native students from TK through 12th grade, as well as community events and gatherings for the whole family.  Join us!

To let us know of your interest, please fill out this Family Participation Form.
If you child, yourself or a grandparent is enrolled in a recognized tribe, please ALSO fill out this ED 506 Eligibility Form.

And for more information, contact Program Coordinator, Nizhoni Ellenwood or Program Director, Kate Snow.

Curricular and Other Resources
The following resources are culturally legitimate sources of knowledge and information. Most can be used in instruction, though some may not be appropriate for all ages. All of them are useful for professional understanding and context. Please note the primary emphasis on Native voices as a standard. The Climate Office welcomes suggestions of additional resources.

Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving
Resources for Educators (and Others) for Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Teaching About Thanksgiving from the San Diego County Office of Education

Six Things Every Non-Native Should Do on Thanksgiving 

** Native American Perspectives on Eclipses - For Teachers **

Before engaging students in solar eclipse activities, please read this letter to teachers and explore the resources recommended by the Parent Advisory Committee of the Native American Education Program which are also listed here:

Resources for learning more:

 


Other Curriculum Resources for the Classroom

About Teaching California’s Native History

Direct Voices of Native/Indigenous People