Educator Resources
Multimedia and Curricular Resources
(Picture Book, grades TK-3) A young Indigenous girl describes what water means to her people and to the entire planet, while leading the fight to stop the “black snake” oil pipe-line that threatens it. A #1 New York Times Bestseller.
(Picture Book, grades TK-3) Jenna wants to follow the tradition of dancing at a powwow, but she doesn’t have any jingles on her dress! Resourceful and determined, she visits generations of women in her family who help with her goal.
(Poetry, grades 4-8) Malian was spending time with her grandparents on the reservation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Her community, including one of the neighborhood dogs, must protect one another. Told in verse inspired by oral storytelling, Rez Dogs examines how the characters apply lessons learned from the past to their lives.
(Young Adult Book, grades 9-12) After a shocking murder takes place on the Ojibwe reservation, Daunis Fontaine gets thrust into an undercover investigation. In the process, she discovers past scandals and painful truths within her community, while also finding love, family, and acceptance. A #1 New York Times Bestseller.
For more educator resources to teach about Native/Indigenous People, visit Native California History Resources.