Fresno Unified School District
Seeds of Knowledge: Resources for Teaching Native Content
This collection of resources is designed to support educators in respectfully and accurately integrating Native American content into their classrooms. Like seeds, knowledge must be planted with care, nurtured with intention, and shared with humility. These materials offer guidance on culturally responsive teaching practices, accurate historical perspectives, and contemporary Indigenous experiences. Whether you're just beginning or deepening your journey, these resources provide essential support to help grow a more inclusive and truthful education environment. Let's start with the following.
- American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card: use this as a guide for general awareness but recognize that every tribal nation is a sovereign government with customs, culture, traditions, songs, language, stories, and relations to the land that may differ from each other. Best practices are to do more research and talk with local tribal communities.
- California Indian Education for All
- California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
- Redbud Resource Group
- Teaching and Learning about Native Americans FAQ's
- Tips for Teachers: Developing Instructional Materials about American Indians
Teaching from Turtle Island
- California Mission Period
- Curriculum Resources
- Environmental Knowledge
- Maps
- Native American Heritage Month
- Native Book List and Resources
- Rethinking Thanksgiving Celebrations
- U.S. Indian Boarding School Policy
