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Native American Heritage Month - Resources

November celebrates Native American Heritage Month. With the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Native people, this month acknowledges the contributions that continue to be made by Native peoples. It is also an opportunity to educate ourselves on the oppression of native tribes and the systematic plundering of their lands and culture since the first settlers arrived on the continent. Please consult the resources for more information:

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Recommended Books

An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States
Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne. Boston: Beacon Press, 2014.
Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir
Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir
Miranda, Deborah A. Berkeley, CA: Heyday, 2013.
There There
There There
Orange, Tommy. New York: Knopf, 2018.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Doctrine of Discovery

Doctrine of Discovery / Columbus.
Upstander Project
Summary of doctrine and pdfs of important documents related to the Doctrine.
Steve Newcomb.
Indigenous Law Institute
History and current context from Native American perspective.
Video of testimonials from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois.) on the effect of the Doctrine on their people.
Memoirs from those in search of a home and an identity.

Videos on the Government Boarding Schools from 1879 till the 1960’s

Native American Boarding Schools 101
Native American Boarding Schools 101
History of US Indian Boarding Schools, interviews up to 2012 NPR News - (7 minutes) 2012
Indian Boarding School Plan
Indian Boarding School Plan
US Government and Christians develop a joint plan to rob Indian children of their culture. (10 minutes) 2008
PBS Four part series for American Indian Heritage Month

We Shall Remain – America Through Native Eyes
PBS Home Video, five 90-minute segments, created & shown on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE TV (2009)
Available in some public libraries or for purchase from PBS.

  1. After the Mayflower
  2. Tecumseh’s Vision
  3. Trail of Tears
  4. Geronimo
  5. Wounded Knee

For Young People and Teachers

An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
Dunbar-Orbitz, Roxanne, adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese. Boston: Beacon Press, 2019. (Includes a list of recommended books for young people written by indigenous writers.)
A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
Takaki, Ronald, adapted by Rebecca Stefoff. New York: Seven Stories Press, 2012.
Image credit: Covered basket with bird and whale design, Makah, circa 1900. (Smithsonian Institution).
Native American Heritage Month Resources for Teachers
(Includes lesson plans and a variety of activities for different ages.)
American Indians: Primary Sources and Teaching Activities
American Indians: Primary Sources and Teaching Activities
(Comprehensive resources for all aspects of the history and life of American Indians)
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Native American Heritage Month.
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Anti-Racism

The Stuart Center recognizes that racism permeates all sectors of our society and world, in both overt and subtle ways. It is a part of our own national history that requires recognition and reconciliation. We condemn racism in all forms, and stand against all rhetoric and actions that perpetuate unjust systems and erode the fabric of a civil, just and peaceful society. Furthermore, we embrace...

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What is the Doctrine of Discovery? Oren Lyons

What is the Doctrine of Discovery? Oren Lyons

Video
Land Back:  Environmental Justice

Land Back: Environmental Justice

Website/Link
One Earth Sangha

Divesting the Mind of Colonialism

Website/Link
Poor People's Campaign:  Indigenous Peoples First Nations Fact Sheet

Poor People's Campaign: Indigenous Peoples First Nations Fact Sheet

Documents
15 Calls to Action that Honor Indigenous Rights

15 Calls to Action that Honor Indigenous Rights

Website/Link
Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation

Enslaved: Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation

Website/Link
Black History Month Calendar

Black History Month 2021 Calendar

Website/Link
Racial Justice and the Catholic Church (Maryknoll: Orbis, 2010), Fr. Bryan Massingale.

Fr. Bryan Massingale's Publications

Website/Link
Everyone Belongs cover.

US Conference of Catholic Bishops

Website/Link
Protestors holding signs.

Pax Christi USA Anti-Racism Resources

Website/Link
Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center

Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center Racism and Diversity Resources

Website/Link
Seeing White, from Scene on Radio

Seeing White (Scene on Radio podcast series)

Podcast
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

White Fragility Reader's Guide

Book
Reclaiming Power and Place

Reclaiming Power and Place

Report
White people are still raised to be racially illiterate. If we don't recognize the system, our inaction will uphold it.(Robin Di

White people are still raised to be racially illiterate (Robin DiAngelo)

Story or Article
Anti-Racism commitment

JPIC Lenten Journey: Racism - Question, listen, act

Documents
Anti-Racism commitment

JPIC Lenten Journey: Racism - Question, listen, act

Documents
What Is The Psychological Impact Of Racism?

What Is The Psychological Impact Of Racism?

Video
The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes

The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes

Video
Understanding My Privilege | Sue Borrego

Understanding My Privilege | Sue Borrego

Video
Eduardo Mendieta

Race: Race and Racist Institutions

Video
Screenshot: The future of race in America: Michelle Alexander at TEDxColumbus

The future of race in America: Michelle Alexander at TEDxColumbus

Video
Screenshot: The Enduring Myth of Black Criminality (Ta-Nehisi Coates)

The Enduring Myth of Black Criminality (Ta-Nehisi Coates)

Video
The west was built on racism. It's time we faced that.

The west was built on racism. It's time we faced that.

Video
Michelle Alexander

Michelle Alexander in conversation: Racial justice, mass incarceration, and #BlackLivesMatter

Video
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