What can culturally responsive education and literacy practices look like on Indigenous Land? And how do we honor all students, colleagues, and communities by incorporating Indigenous content and approaches to education? In this session, participants will explore these questions and more as we dive into the Indigenous experience with K-12 education in the Dawnland (New England), and in particular, Wôpanây Wutahkeemôwun (Wampanoag Homelands).
From the student to colleagues and communities, we will discuss the history of public education here, key considerations for non-Indigenous staff, micro and macro aggressions, and begin to introduce best practices for building cross-cultural learning spaces that honor Indigenous Land, People, and Communities. By centering dialogue and storytelling, this workshop will seek to aid participants in illuminating problems within these spaces and solutions towards them.
Participants Will:
- Gain an introductory understanding of the Indigenous experience in school spaces in what is now called New England and the United States.
- Discuss considerations and best practices for schools to be in relation with Indigenous practices, approaches, and communities.
- Explore applicable resources and solutions to address key issues experienced by Indigenous students, staff, and communities.
