Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

Happy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month! To honor this month we’ve compiled a list of impactful resources educators can use to highlight Native American and Alaska Native culture, history, and perspectives in the classroom and foster an inclusive environment for all students. 
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1. PBS Native American Heritage Month Resources
   PBS offers a variety of documentaries to help educators and students celebrate Native American and Alaska Native heritage. These resources highlight the diverse cultures and contributions of Native American people across the United States, including a video about Lily Gladstone, an award winning actor from the Blackfeet Reservation here in Montana. 

1. Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Resources
   The Indian Education for All Unit at OPI provides a list of essential resources for educators and administrators in Montana, including lesson plans ready made to incorporate IEFA into the classroom. They also share resources that highlight Native American veterans.

1. Native Knowledge 360 by the Smithsonian
   This comprehensive resource offers videos, lesson plans, teacher guides and more to support educators in teaching about Native American history, culture, and perspectives. The innovative resources include content for a variety of grade levels.
   
   
2. Montana Historical Society IEFA Lesson Plans
   The Montana Historical Society provides educational materials, including lesson plans, powerpoint presentations, and flexible, interactive learning activities to help teachers incorporate Native American history and culture into their curriculum. These resources specifically focus on Montana.

Have you used any of these resources in your classroom? Let us know what you think in the comments below!