iSPARK runs a webinar series about cultural preservation of indigenous histories, feminism, and views on environmental sustainability. To source speakers, we have collaborations with council members of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, Global Indigenous Forum, professors and graduate students from Brown University and Cornell University.

We will mentor students to conduct their own webinars by breaking down niche research areas, teaching how to respectfully interact with indigenous leaders, and review questions to ask. If you do not wish to conduct one by yourself, feel free to collaborate with other members or direct speakers to Emilin!

Tune into the channel iSPARK Webinar Series to hear our eye opening discussions!

iSPARK's educational initiative also includes an open academic forum where students can post their reflections on webinars, interactions with tribal leaders, and conduct social science/humanities research.

We mentor high school students to publish their research in peer reviewed open access journals. This gives them the rigorous experience of collegiate publication and spreads their hard work in indigenous matters.

Here's a link to the discussion page!

The US is not the only country that subjugates its native populations and documentation efforts should span the whole world. That's why you should join iSPARK in developing a spatial history map to document global indigenous cultures!

Indigenous history is integral to most courses taught at schools, yet are under-covered. Often times, the fault lays with private corporations prioritizing what information to include in their textbooks. However, teachers can combat this content disparity by providing supplemental texts on indigenous culture or offering community involvement opportunities like iSPARK.

I’ve reached out to my English teacher, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, and history department to see how we can integrate these important discussions into the related curriculum. Try doing the same!