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https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/we-still-belong

We Still Belong A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor-winning author Christine Day (Upper Skagit), about a girl whose hopeful plans for Indigenous Peoples' Day (and plans to ask her crush to the school dance) go all wrong--until she finds herself surrounded by the l...

https://www.bychristineday.com/i-can-make-this-promise

I Can Make This Promise — Christine Day In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. 

https://www.bychristineday.com/the-sea-in-winter

The Sea In Winter — Christine Day In this evocative and heartwarming novel for readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish, the author of I Can Make This Promise tells the story of a Native American girl struggling to find her joy again.

https://www.janetyoder.com/where-the-language-lives

Where the Language Lives — Janet Yoder Where the Language Lives Published by Girl Friday Books™ In 1978, Seattle writer Janet Yoder took a Lushootseed class at the University of Washington with Skagit tribal elder Vi Hilbert. She was expecting to learn a little about this local indigenous language, but what followed was a lifelong jour...

Todays author on Native Ways of Knowing Book Clubs and Webinars

Books — Christine Day Support Christine’s local bookstore! Autographed books are frequently available at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA, and readers can also request personalization. Just ask a bookseller, or make a note while ordering online!

This is a reminder of today’s Native Ways of Knowing Webinar. We look forward to seeing you for our upcoming Native Ways of Knowing Book Club today, October 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT. We will be learning from award-winning author Christine Day (Upper Skagit). These professional learning events are co-hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education, California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center, California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, and California Indian Education for All.

Zoom Webinar Information:

Zoom Meeting Link: https://sdcoe.zoom.us/j/83270767133

Meeting ID: 832 7076 7133

Phone: +16694449171,,83270767133 # US

Additional Resources:

American Indians in Children's Literature Website: https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/



2024-2025 Native Ways of Knowing Book Club and Webinars schedule and flier: https://bit.ly/2024NWOK-BookClub



2024-2025 California Indian Education Resource Guide Flipping Book: https://bit.ly/CIE_ResourceGuide

CIEFA Calendar of Events: https://bit.ly/CIEFA-Cal

Native Ways of Knowing Book List: https://bit.ly/NativeWaysofKnowingBooks

Native Ways of Knowing Book List 8-2023.pdf

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CalKIDS The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) program.

ONLINE 2024 Native Knowledge 360֯ Teach-In, hosted in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.



Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $15 per person

* Use Code: NMAI50 for 50% off!



Participants will attend two dynamic workshops focused on Native history, cultures, and contemporary lives. This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Rule (Chickasaw Nation), will explore Native peoples’ pivotal role in our nation’s history, celebrate Indigenous contributions, and discuss ongoing efforts to reaffirm D.C. as an Indigenous place. She will highlight modern approaches to teaching about Indigenous peoples and how educators nationwide can ally with Native communities through lessons, inspiration, and empowerment. All registrants will receive comprehensive resources, recordings for selected workshops, and a certificate of participation. Learn more and register today!



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Schedule & Workshops

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12:00 – 12:35 PM ET (9:00 – 9:35 AM PT): WELCOME AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER



12:40– 1:30 PM ET (9:40 – 10:30 AM PT): ROUND 1 OF WORKSHOPS

By the Book: How Popular Children’s Books Tell the Thanksgiving Story
Identifying Indigenous Narratives in Children’s Books
Native Words, Native Warriors: Honoring the Legacy of Native American Code Talkers
Zitkala-Ša: From Reservation to Boarding School to Washington, DC


1:35 – 2:25 PM ET (10:35 – 11:25 AM PT): ROUND 2 OF WORKSHOPS

Americans: A Dialogue Toolkit for Educators
Pipeline Protests: Putting Climate Civil Disobedience Into the Curriculum
The “First Thanksgiving”: How Can We Tell a Better Story?
Teaching Indigenous Central America


2:25 – 2:35 PM (11:25 – 11:35 PM PT): EVALUATION



2:35 – 3:00 PM (11:35 – 12:00 PM PT): GRADE LEVEL COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE EXCHANGE (OPTIONAL)

See highlights from the online 2023 Native Knowledge 360֯ Teach-In.





We hope to see you on Saturday, November 2!



With care,

Aileen Tapia / Events Administrator

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Haskell Indian Nations University Works with NCITE to Develop Drone Program to Prevent Terrorism on Tribal Land This summer, a team from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, spent 10 weeks with NCITE creating a program that would train public safety officers on tribal lands to use drones to prevent crime and domestic terrorism. The team was paired with NCITE through DHS's Summer Research Tea...

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