Emily Soderborg - NACI Project Manager
emily_soderborg@byu.edu
Evaluating Resources for Cultural Responsiveness
http://bit.ly/3HXmtKi
Land Acknowledgement
5 Tribal Groups, 8 Sovereign Nations
5 Tribal Groups
Shoshone
Goshute
Ute
Southern Paiute
Navajo
8 Sovereign Nations
Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation
Skull Valley Band of Goshute
Confederated Tribes of the Goshute
Reservation
Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray
Reservation
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
San Juan Southern Paiute
Navajo Nation
Guiding Principles
How do I begin the journey?
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Should it only be listened to?
Can this song be sung by students?
Am I keeping with the purpose of the song?
Should it be shared?
Perspectives to seek
Authentic voices
Lived experiences add a different lens to many known subjects.
Official voices
There are leaders who can speak for entire groups. These could include Tribal Councils, Cultural Specialists, or Education Specialists.
Knowledge keepers and standard bearers
Have the role of sharing words of wisdom and protecting Indigenous knowledge.
Finding Resources
Social Media | Organizational websites | Books | People | |
(current indigenous perspectives - “bringing them into the present”; communities)
| (often where you can begin if you don’t know where to start)
| (differing quality, specific purpose)
| (artistic representation, stories)
| (Start with people you know)
We have done lots of research and are happy to share |
What is the teaching artist roster?
This roster is a compilation of artists who introduce, share, or teach about their art/culture and how it influences their perspective and life experiences. Artists offer cultural presentations to groups, lead workshops to teach an artistic skill, or collaborate on creative projects. Each artist decides what they are willing to share and how they share.
Don’t let mistakes keep you from moving forward
“I am so grateful for the teaching of my people. Don’t ever let the mistakes of yesterday define you. Every day is a new day and a new beginning.”
- Darren Parry
Past Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Tribal Chair
Go Broad
List as many Native American resources as you can
Holy Names University song collection
BYU ARTS Partnership
Parents and Students
Access this document digitally at https://bit.ly/NACIDBL
Decision-Based Model for Evaluating Native American Resources
The decision: Do I want to use this resource in my classroom?
Using six questions, dig deeper to make your own evaluation of a resource. Will you use this resource “as is”, reject it completely, or modify it? Why?
Evaluate a Resource for Cultural Responsiveness
Native American Music - Take the Journey
Native American Music - Take the Journey
11. Utah Tribes Song (Why would you not use this song?)
12. Louis Ballard (video) Father of Native American Composition
13. The Halluci Nation (A Tribe Called Red) (video) / Northern Cree
14. Ho Ho Watanay (second recording) - collected by Alan Mills on the Kahnawake (Caughnawaugha) Reserve in 1955. This Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) lullaby can be sung.
15. Go My Son -This modern composed song can be sung
16. Michelle McCauley - Washoe/Shoshone/Paiute/Quinault Music Educator (great resource)
17. Shanandoah Martineau Anderson - Southern Paiute Flute Player. Look at Paiute Alphabet Song/Storied Rocks lesson plans for more info about Shanan.
18. Hand Game Songs - (1) (2) (3)
Artful Teaching Podcast
Native American Series
“Amplify Native Voices” Online PD Course
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