Chapter Discussion: Angelica, 11

How has the United States government compensated the Shoshone for the taking and contamination of their land? Do they receive any medical care for the exposure of their community to radiation? What other Indigenous lands have been taken for government use in your...

Chapter Discussion: Jamie, 16

What organizations exist to support Indigenous veterans? In what wars (U.S. or Canadian) did Indigenous people fight in? Investigate the Navajo Code Talkers. Why were they so successful? Curriculum Connections: Native Languages, Indigenous Studies (Worldviews),...

Chapter Discussion: Brittany, 17

Discuss why sports teams and mascots using Indigenous names and caricatures are offensive. What is cultural appropriation? Why is it harmful and a form of racism? Curriculum Connections: Literacy, Indigenous Studies (Worldviews), Character Education, Media...

Chapter Discussion: Tyrone, 13

Research community organizations in your local region that assist Indigenous families in crisis. Share your findings with the class. Curriculum Connections: Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies (Worldviews), Civics and Careers, Government, Health (Mental Health,...

Chapter Discussion: Justyce, 9

What types of diseases did white settlers bring to the Indigenous people? Why were these so devastating to the communities? What types of modern diseases have become common among Indigenous people in the United States and Canada? What are some of the suspected causes?...