Native American Resources by

SESSION ONE: “THE SCIENCE OF OUR ANCESTORS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-02-09 15:12:25 UTC

Mark Bellcourt, White Earth Ojibwe, EdD, Retired, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Sponsor: Becky Maki

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poOuCRbm-Ns

SESSION THREE: “HOW WE BEGIN MATTERS FOR LEARNING AND BECOMING: WEAVING STORIES, ETHICS, AND TIME HORIZONS IN PRACTICE”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-02-09 15:12:47 UTC

Megan Bang, Ojibwe, PhD, Professor of Learning Sciences and Psychology, Northwestern University

Sponsor: Bald Eagle Erectors

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvM81ESsn4

alimiddlebrook — 2023-02-09 15:15:35 UTC

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“DANCING NUMBERS AND TALKING SHAPES:DEVELOPING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN MATHFOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:17:16 UTC

Jim Barta, Retired Dean, Bemidji State University

Sponsor: St. Paul (MN) Public Schools

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp8nSl9cM81eU2KKy6R9bjfDq8LL7kGR/view?usp=drive_web

The Guidebook will be emailed to those who requested it.

“ELIMINATING DEHUMANIZING PRACTICESWITH INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:17:47 UTC

Brian Culp, Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL) and Fulbright Scholar, Kennesaw State University,

Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education

Sponsor: Leech Lake Early Childhood Services

Video: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t-gu1n6HvFYBXdgx5UPxLYoo5fcDmrzC?usp=sharing

Additionally, the presentation has been added to Dr. Culp’s website, along with the video and the PDF: https://culturenmotion.com/selected-works/

Dancing Numbers and Talking Shapes: Developing a New Relationship in Math for Students and Teachers

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:23:53 UTC

Wayzata Indigenous Education Key

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:28:25 UTC

Classroom and curriculum resources for teaching Indigenous content in a culturally respectful way.

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:57:06 UTC

List of books in the back with notes about whether they are recommended or not recommended as a good resource to use in the classroom

How to Talk about Native Nations: A Guide

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 18:58:05 UTC

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults - Discussion Guide for Educators

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 19:19:18 UTC

Resources - Native Governance Center

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 19:21:40 UTC

Hocokata Ti - Dakota History Exhibit

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 19:23:57 UTC

MN History Center

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 19:25:10 UTC

Marlena Myles Dakota Map of Twin Cities

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-25 19:30:05 UTC

alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-30 22:44:45 UTC

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alimiddlebrook — 2023-04-30 22:45:45 UTC

SESSION SIX: “INDIGENOUS LEARNING TRANSFORMATION”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-08 13:46:58 UTC

Artley Skenandore, Oneida, First Nation Education Doctorate, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Oneida Nation High School Principal and Athletic Director

Sponsor: Walks Back – Matt Cobb

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/jE0LkzI1u4Y

“ANISHINAABE WAYS OF KNOWING: USING AUTHENTIC OJIBWE REFERENCES TO DEFINE MATHEMATICAL TERMINOLOGY”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:06:01 UTC

Gordon Jourdain, Lac La Croix First Nation, EdD

Audio MP4 Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fP8WcskqM2y5aVTKWJVtquPpdONZIcu8/view?usp=drive_web

“USING MULTILITERACIES TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:06:14 UTC

Melanie Griffith Brice, PhD, Gabriel Dumont Research Chair in Métis/Michif Education,

Associate Professor, Faculty of Education,

University of Regina

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Nt3ZcTtIrqk

“TEACHING NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY IN VIRTUAL SPACES”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:06:28 UTC

Leola Tsinnajinnie Paquin, Diné, PhD,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Native American Studies, University of New Mexico

Sponsor: Circle of Life Academy (MN)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/omZunrgCmlc

“WALLEYE CAKES”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:06:41 UTC

Amber Lynne Cooper, Chef/Owner, table for 7, Bemidji, MN

Session Sponsor:

Empowered Youth Development Initiatives

Request “Send Walleye Cakes Recipe” to dan.ninham@rlnc.edu

YouTube Recording Link:

Table for 7 - YouTube

“JIIBAAKWEDAA WITH MAAJII”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:06:59 UTC

Gordon Jourdain, Lac La Croix First Nation, EdD

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoKkLeXC5saOq4_WmTD6DuG5XcA1Opd0/view

“THE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:07:13 UTC

Susan Ninham, Red Lake Anishinaabekwe, EdS, Empowered Youth

Development Initiatives

Session Sponsor: Spirit of Sovereignty –

Indian Gaming Association

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/gjn6G-rPveIOmj2PxXc3l3WWpn0U39wbh1EgAYqmhdCMY3LX3IvqSLF-G1i-NEpp.b8u9t0dKuvAnselN
Passcode: %36mu3=g

“CHANGING SCHOOL SYSTEMS FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:07:27 UTC

Dr. Giniwgiizhig, White Earth Ojibwe, EdD, Administrator, Red Lake School District (MN)

Session Sponsor: Spirit of Sovereignty –

Indian Gaming Association

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/YGeO-Qja6dY

“AN INDIAN IN THE ROOM: MICROAGGRESSIONS TOWARD CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:07:49 UTC

John Gonzalez, White Earth Ojibwe,

PhD, Department of Psychology,

Bemidji State University

Session Sponsor: Spirit of Sovereignty –

Indian Gaming Association

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/TU0ccup-nz0nimPprz3q0rr-PkchP93pvkYRNxodKre1uc_d8yHWCuy3mtceHhEl.X0UP4Mh7sySoYfy7
Passcode: .90iL+B=

“INDIGENOUS ECONOMICS – TIME TO STEP OUT OF THE CAPITALIST MODEL

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:08:08 UTC

Mike Myers, Seneca,

CEO, Wakaiagon Industries

Session Sponsor: Spirit of Sovereignty –

Indian Gaming Association

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0vqvwGpxDUL99Bs3kdMXWaZVjF5yJdk9_Ch2uuvfap8Tw7IaDP9r1HsGhgZXkbBX.kPZJO8fDD31ftP6f
Passcode: HRz*0iDC

“MAKING SPACE: THE IMPACT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON LEARNING”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:08:19 UTC

Cristine Davidson, White Earth Anishinaabekwe, Education & Cultural Coordinator, Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition

Session Sponsor: Bald Eagle Erectors

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ig2lO4ca5R3dGZ-JnsTMlx-MEsjKwUAA?usp=sharing

“HUNTER STEW WITH BLUE OR YELLOW CORN MUSH”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:10:16 UTC

Amber Lynne Cooper, Chef/Owner, table for 7, Bemidji, MN

Session Sponsor:

Empowered Youth

Development Initiatives

Request “Send Hunter Stew Recipe” to dan.ninham@rlnc.edu

YouTube Link:

Table for 7 - YouTube

“CAPOEIRA: AFRO-BRAZILIAN DANCE FIGHT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:10:56 UTC

Nicholas DeShaw, Bois Forte Ojibwe, Elementary PE Teacher in

Inver Grove Heights School District (MN)

Sponsor: Northwest Indian Development Community Center

YouTube Link: https://m.youtube.com/@nicholasdeshaw8283

“INDIGENOUS FOODS FOR MINO-BIMAADIZIWIN (A GOOD LIFE)”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:11:15 UTC

Awanookwe, Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold, Red Lake Nation Ojibwe, Med, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Sustainability Studies,

Bemidji State University

Sponsor: JKL Bahweting Anishinaabe PSA

Zoom Session Recording Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFB7n4CGgqPfHk7g9DnL4tBTk9XKzapo/view

SESSION ELEVEN: “INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AS SYSTEMS SCIENCE:DECOLONIAL STEM FROM ATOMS TO THE COSMOS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-05-24 14:12:23 UTC

Ron Eglash, Professor, School of Information, University of Michigan

Sponsor: ISD91 Indian Education

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/pGNLpVVdgV8

Native American book recommendations by grade level (Tribal Nations Maps)

alimiddlebrook — 2023-08-05 00:46:22 UTC

Podcast - Understand Native MN

alimiddlebrook — 2023-09-22 16:56:47 UTC

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-01 17:42:04 UTC

3 minute podcast episode: How can I honor the Indigenous people whose land I occupy?

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-03 18:30:59 UTC

Star Tribune: New campaign encourages schools to teach about Minnesota tribes as current events, not just history

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-06 15:35:17 UTC

MPR: Minnesota Native reading project teaches 'present tense' of Indigenous lives

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-06 15:35:51 UTC

Understand Native Minnesota

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-06 15:36:50 UTC

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-13 19:42:47 UTC

Peggy Flanagan's Visit

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-29 16:51:25 UTC

Living Nations, Living Words: A Guide for Educators

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-30 15:23:10 UTC

Ojibwe and Dakota PLT Lessons (MN DNR)

alimiddlebrook — 2023-11-30 15:56:17 UTC

American Indians in Children's Literature - Resource List

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-05 17:03:41 UTC

MnSTA Indigenous Science Resources

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-05 17:04:13 UTC

Native Skywatchers - Indigenous Astronomy Revitalization

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-05 17:04:39 UTC

MDE - Indigenous Peoples Day Resources

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-05 17:05:03 UTC

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-05 17:05:43 UTC

Ganawenindiwag: Working with plant relatives to heal and protect Gichigami shorelines

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-06 17:15:40 UTC

"DEVELOPING LAND-BASED PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHESAS AN OJIBWE IMMERSION EDUCARER”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:08:46 UTC

Alex Kmett, Red Lake Ojibwe, M.A.Ed., Co-founder, Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School

Sponsor: St. Paul (MN) Public Schools Indian Education

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/bxtjjlawRSw

“EXPLORING CULTURAL EFFICACY AND HOW THIS TERMINOLOGY MAY BE USED IN NATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:09:42 UTC

Janelle R. Johnson, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, BA, Director of American Indian Education, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

Sponsor: St. Paul (MN) Public Schools Indian Education

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Uu3f9D2WPHk

“WILD RICE HASH”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:10:46 UTC

Awanookwe, Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold, Red Lake Nation Ojibwe, Med, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Sustainability Studies,

Bemidji State University

Sponsor: JKL Bahweting Anishinaabe PSA

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5z_8jjdDAQ&list=PL3sSP2G1eApWvWOLSkfsuTrXiCOVXhmY8

“TEACHING NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY IN VIRTUAL SPACES”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:11:43 UTC

Leola Tsinnajinnie Paquin, Diné, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Native American Studies, University of New Mexico

Sponsor: Circle of Life Academy (MN)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/omZunrgCmlc

"PROPHECIES: TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS TO RESTORE OUR LIFEWAYS”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:12:45 UTC

Winona LaDuke, Anishinaabekwe, Anishinaabe Agriculture

Sponsor: St. Paul (MN) Public Schools Indian Education

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0lgthqBwoU8

“GAME DESIGN AS A TEACHING TOOL”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:13:09 UTC

Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D., Narrative Director at Twin Suns Corp.

Sponsor: St. Paul (MN) Public Schools Indian Education

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/muC9bczvgo0

“TRADITIONAL GAMES IN THE CLASSROOM”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:13:38 UTC

Lamarr Oksasikewiyin, Nēhīyaw Tribe, BA, Academic Coach for the Mistawasis Nehiyawak School
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsmrYwsuge4

“TEACHING INDIGENOUS GAMES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION USING INDIGENOUS WAYS OF KNOWING: THE 8 WAYS PEDAGOGY”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:13:58 UTC

Shane Pill is an Associate Professor in Physical Education and Sport, at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia and a Life Member and Fellow of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/c9Gh9WcL7_o

"EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS YOUTH THROUGH A FOCUS ON PLACE AND PHYSICAL LITERACY”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:14:21 UTC

Brian Culp, Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL) and Fulbright Scholar, Kennesaw State University, Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education

YouTube Link: YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/TM5YG8y87Wc

“NATURE GAMES: TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS GAMES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN OCEANIA”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:14:43 UTC

Tom Fabian, PhD, Assistant Professor, Sport Management, University College Dublin, Ireland, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb_XlbihDTc

“INUIT GAMES: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE”

alimiddlebrook — 2023-12-07 15:15:03 UTC

Kyle Kaayák’w Worl, Tlingit, Deg Hit’an Athabascan and Yup’ik, Inuit and Dene Sports Athlete and Coach: World Eskimo Indian Olympics, Arctic Winter Games, Native Youth Olympics and Inductee in the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/_u_y8x6LrRA

A guide to reliable Native American-related teaching resources: With reference to Minnesota K-12 academic standards in English language arts

alimiddlebrook — 2024-01-30 18:28:00 UTC

Minnesota Native American Essential Understandings for Educators

alimiddlebrook — 2024-01-30 18:28:24 UTC

CATEGORY: SPORTS PEDAGOGY “CHEROKEE STICKBALL: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE”

alimiddlebrook — 2024-05-06 14:50:11 UTC

Presenter: Dr. Natalie Welch, Eastern Cherokee, Sport Management Doctorate, University of Tennessee, Seattle University Marketing Assistant Professor & Rise Above Executive Director Description: Cherokee Stickball is one of the oldest sports in the world. Throughout the 21st century Cherokee Stickball has been explored from a more academic perspective, dissecting its cultural impact, including the influence of religion and ritual. In this session, Dr. Natalie Welch does an overview of Cherokee stickball, for both men and women, and its impact on her home community on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/d-qL5dhXSto

CATEGORY: INDIGENOUS FOODS “LYING CORN WITH HARD WOOD ASH”

alimiddlebrook — 2024-05-06 14:50:42 UTC

Presenter: Candace Maracle is Wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a laureate of The Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. She is a journalist with CBC Indigenous and a filmmaker who uses her Kanien’kéha language in her work whenever possible.

Description: Haudenosaunee people call corn one of their life sustainers in the language, Kanien’kéha. Discover this traditional process of washing or processing white corn called nixtamalization which increases the nutritional benefits of white corn as well as its shelf life. Every bit of the white corn has a use. I will also describe some of these traditional uses and provide some of the teachings about white corn as I understand them.

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7LwwHl3Ru4

CATEGORY: MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE “ANISHINAABE ARCS: STEM EDUCATION FROM INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE”

alimiddlebrook — 2024-05-06 14:50:59 UTC

Presenter: Ron Eglash, Professor, School of Information, University of Michigan

Description: This talk maps out the reasons why we should be teaching with Indigenous knowledge: for students the rationale in creating more just and sustainable STEM futures; for teachers the rationale of STEM lessons that are more engaging, creative and empowering for their students. We then look at how Indigenous knowledge operates; its ability to establish reciprocity and egalitarian relations between humans, as well as between humans and non-humans. Finally we dive into the Anishinaabe Arcs software at https://csdt.org/culture/anishinaabearcs/index.html and look at the outcomes from students, as well as broader community connections

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/VBSxX4jF600

CATEGORY: READING AND WRITING “HOW I FOUND MY VOICE AS AN INDIGENOUS AUTHOR”

alimiddlebrook — 2024-05-06 14:51:15 UTC

Presenter: Byron Graves, Ojibwe & Lakota, Red Lake MN. Award winning young adult author.

Description: The importance of diverse literature in the classroom, the challenges to create it, and the relevance of it to marginalized and/or reluctant readers.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Dg9JQOYhztg?feature=shared

alimiddlebrook — 2024-08-27 15:32:26 UTC

Kids Zone: Native Teaching Aids

alimiddlebrook — 2024-09-03 17:50:14 UTC

List of Educator Resources from Bloomington Public Schools' American Indian Education Program

alimiddlebrook — 2025-03-27 17:22:55 UTC