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A campaign to improve the Native American narrative in Minnesota schools

Tribes are modern, thriving governments, and Native Americans make important contributions to our state every day. But most Minnesotans have little or no in-depth understanding of the state’s tribes, their history, governments, and culture. By sharing accurate information through a dedicated campaign in Minnesota’s K-12 education system, we can improve younger generations’ understanding of the state’s tribes and Native peoples.

A GUIDE TO RELIABLE NATIVE AMERICAN-RELATED TEACHING RESOURCES: With Reference to Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts A publication of Understand Native Minnesota, an initiative of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Find the full guide here:

https://www.understandnativemn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024_-Native_American_Teaching_Resources_Guide.pdf