Santa Cruz Indian Council

Serving the Seventh Generation

Northern Arizona University American Indian Education Links

Excellent place to find websites and resources that focus on Native American Education.

Education—Teacher’s Lodge

If you are a professional educator who is considering teaching about Native American cultures, history, or contemporary issues, or you want to teach our Native American children in a culturally sensitive and affirming way; then you will find this lodge has been built for you.  It is only the beginning and you will find that the Native American community is very active in pursuing educational excellence.

Lone Eagle Consulting’s Internet Educational Resources

This consulting group has compiled an extensive list of links dedicated to educating Native American youth.

UCSC Library Native American Research Guide

This link identifies the local UCSC library resources available when doing research on Native American topics.

Teaching American History Institutes K-12 Native American Teaching Ideas

This page has some interesting activity ideas for teaching about Native American history.  It is specific to grades 5 and 8.

Cradleboard Teaching Project

This is an excellent  educational resource written by Native American educators and designed to provide a more accurate and identity affirming approach.

Exploring Native Americans Across the Curriculum

If you are looking for ideas to breakdown stereotypes and introduce Native American life across the curriculum (like Mathematics) instead of only covering them in history and culture, then this article will help open new doors.

To contact us:

Phone: 831-425-4404

E-mail: info@santacruz-indiancouncil.org

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Alaska Standards for Culturally-Responsive SchoolsIf you are wondering where to go to see a successful implementation this is an incredible model.  The link is only the beginning and the Alaska Native Knowledge Network is an incredibly rich source for educators.

Teaching about Native Americans

This link lists many of the common concerns and suggestions that Native American educators, parents and students have made to help you teach about us and to teach our children in a culturally  responsive way.

Our 2007 SCIC Educational Needs Assessment Report

This report was written as part of a proposal to establish a K-12 American Indian Educational Center in Santa Cruz County.  The needs are very real and we will continue to pursue this goal.

National Indian Education Association

This organization is a powerful voice for responsible Native American education.  Consider joining and receiving extensive education resources.