This series from the Aurora Institute came through my email this morning and I thought it would be of interest to folks. While not *specifically* about history/primary sources, each of the installments talks about the current efforts within Indigenous communities and education.
- Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “How do we prepare them? Sure, academics play a part, but holistic wellness does too.” – Sage Fast Dog
- Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “We are still here, and we are going to flourish” – Dana Haukaas
- Voices of Indigenous Educators Series: “We’re all in this canoe together.” – Sui-Lan Hoʻokano
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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Minnesota has several initiatives to further understandi Native Minnesota. Two are noted here:
A GUIDE TO RELIABLE NATIVE AMERICAN-RELATED TEACHING RESOURCES: With Reference to Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts. The extensive and curriculum aligned guide suggests resources for all grades and guiding questions. by in Indigenous languages and books by indigenous authors in various genres are included. There is also a reference list of famous (or should be famous) noteworthy natives. This 147-page PDF is free and jam-packed with information.
The community is collaborating with the University of Minnesota to launch a free online course, Indigenous Education for All. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is funding the project More information
Prior discussion: Visiting Hocokata-ti (Shakopee Cultural Center)
August 2 Follow-up: . A noteworthy native is featured in the Rochester (Minn) Post Bulletin. The article features a midwife who works with indigenous women practicing traditional and modern birthing techniques :One baby at a time: Dakota midwife revitalizes Indigenous birth work Autumn Cavender of Granite Falls, Minnesota,
Autumn Cavender of Granite Falls, Minnesota,
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/minnesota/one-baby-at-a-time-dakota-midwife-revitalizes-indigenous-birth-work 
13+ Social Studies/History English/Language Arts Native American History
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