Upcoming
These live and interactive programs introduce educators to NK360° and its extensive resources. Webinars and onsite programs are designed to support education professionals in learning approaches to incorporate more complete narratives about Native American histories, cultures, and contemporary lives into their teaching. View recorded webinars.
California Indian History Before and After the Gold Rush
July 23, 2024
1–2:30 PM ET
Free | Registration required
The California gold rush is one of the most iconic stories in American history. While the gold rush is taught in almost every U.S. history class in the United States, what is often left out is the Native American experience before, during, and after this brief but pivotal time period. Take a deep dive with Dr. Khal Schneider (Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria) into the complex history behind the California gold rush and its impact on the Native peoples of California. Recommended for teachers of grades 4–12.
Teaching the Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California: A Source Investigation
July 24, 2024
1–2:30 PM ET
Free | Registration required
Experience NK360°'s newest online lesson with Taylor Pennewell (Berry Creek Rancheria of Tyme Maidu Indians), executive director of the Native advocacy nonprofit Redbud Resource Group and a former teacher. The Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California asks students to analyze primary sources, maps, images, and history to answer the question: Do American actions against the Native peoples of California during the gold rush meet the United Nations definition of genocide? The session will walk teachers through the lesson and share recommended extension options for educators with additional time in their curricula. This lesson is designed for grades 8–12 but is open to teachers of grades 4–12.
edX Course: Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
Through November 7, 2024
Free | Registration required
In this course, learners will explore the impact problematic narratives about Native Americans have on U.S. society and student education and learn ways to recognize and share more complete narratives both inside and outside the classroom.
In addition, learners will explore Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°), the National Museum of the American Indian's national initiative to inspire and support transformative teaching and learning about Native Americans.
This course, based off a three-part live webinar series taught by educators at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, is designed for education professionals who are new to incorporating more complete narratives about Native American histories, cultures, and contemporary lives into their teaching. Educators whose primary teaching focus is social studies, English language arts, or library sciences and who work with students in grades 4–12 are encouraged to enroll. Homeschoolers, parents, and others looking for digital educational resources about Native Americans can also register.
