Only around 1% of characters in children's literature are Indigenous. Artist Michaela Goade wants to change that
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facilities dot this country from coast to coast to coast, and stand on the ancestral lands of the original peoples. In the words of Nations to Nations, its holdings “provide a glimpse into the lives and experiences of our ancestors. This is true for all people, but they have special significance to Indigenous peoples.” And yet, as also noted in the final essay below, “the majority of documents at LAC were created, collected, and interpreted through a colonial
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An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this beautifully illustrated collection. From luminaries of the past, like nineteenth-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis--the first Black and Native American female artist to achieve international fame--to contemporary figures like linguist Jessie Little Doe Baird, who revived the Wampanoag language, Notable Native People highlights the vital impact Indigenous dreamers and leaders have made on the world. This powerful and informative collection also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages.
Katie Potter, Senior Literacy Manager, and Elise McMullen-Ciotti, editor at Tu Books and proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, discussed the historical and curricular applications behind two award-…
Here are the Top 10 Native American Movies based on True Stories and Events that you should watch today. Some are on Netflix while others you have to find.
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These games and comics aim to eliminate the negative stereotypes of Indigenous peoples seen in popular culture.
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Only 1% of the children’s books published in the U.S. in 2016 featured Indigenous characters, and even fewer (1/4 of the 1% = 8 books total) were written by Indigenous authors. “Most of what kids see…
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How do Native Americans make peace with a national holiday that romanticizes the 1621 encounter between their ancestors and English settlers, and erases the deadly conflicts that followed?
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