In November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the long history of Indigenous people and communities. During this month we acknowledge the rich culture, unique traditions, and ongoing contributions of Native Americans. 

Harvard University Office for Equity,  Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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Pingree School Land Acknowledgement


Land acknowledgement is a traditional practice among many Native peoples going back centuries. It is meant to show respect toward the land and its peoples. Our land acknowledgement seeks to demonstrate Pingree’s commitment to fighting against the erasure of indigenous peoples, as well as honoring and inviting the truth. 


"We acknowledge that we are on the unceded traditional land of the Pawtucket People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Pawtucket Tribe.”


Download "You are on Indigenous Land" Posters from the Upstander Project here.


Books

Research Starters

available through Pingree Super Search

#NotYourPrincess : voices of Native American women edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley


There, There by Tommy Orange

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

American Indian Woman by Deval Patrick

The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdich

Unsung heroes of World War II :   the story of the Navajo Code Talkers by Deanne Durrett

Map of Main Village Sites. Image Credit:  capeannhistory.org

Local History


Cape Ann History


Massachusetts Indigenous Community

Salem Historical Society


Territories Page for the Pawtucket

Native Land Digital 

Films

Available on Prime Video & Apple TV

Who Controls the Land: Bears Ears National Monument and the Fight for Native American Equality

Available on Kanopy through the BPL

Keepers of the Game: A Native American Girls lacrosse Team Fights for Equality

Available on Kanopy through the BPL

The Thick Dark Fog: Reclaiming Native American Identity

Available on Kanopy through the BPL