National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month celebrates native peoples past and present
Teachers: Visit the free MY HERO Lesson Plan for Native American Heritage Month. Includes discussion guide and learning outcomes.
Watch the following films about Native American culture and activism.
The MY HERO Project celebrates the water protectors of planet earth.
Camille Manybeads Tso tells an inspiring true story of Native American heritage.
"What happens when a story is forgotten? I'm making a film about my dad, Gary Wiski-ge-amatyuk, my family, and what it means to be Native American today."
These heroes, past and present, uplift the voices of their communities through action.
Nyla Innuksuk is a young indigenous filmmaker who is pushing the boundaries of filmmaking, going beyond 2D (flattie) films to VR/AR and 360 with her Mixtape VR company. Check out her journey to date.
Two storytellers, elder Tiana Bighorse and young Noel Bennett, published Tiana's family history. Now elderly, Noel is collaborating with Tiana's great grandson.
Chief Joseph led the Nez Perce tribe in an effort to keep their homeland. [This story is available in English and in Spanish.]
The following stories have links so you can hear the audio as you read. Great for ESL students!
Sarah Winnemucca was an advocate for Paiute rights.
Maria Tallchief was the first Native American prima ballerina in the United States.
Artists celebrate Native American leaders and recreate the traditions of this rich culture.
Native American faithkeeper, human rights advocate, and environmental activist
A lyrical interpretation of enlightenment according to Native American traditions
The Earth is a medicine, she gives everything to us. Again, the respect lies there, respecting life, what is important, even if it is not of our own.
AP News Stories
These AP news stories are about Native Americans protesting the Dakota Access pipeline.
August 9 is the International Day of the World's Indigenous People.
Official Website | Native American Heritage Month
A tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
A living cultural center located in Anchorage, Alaska that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions, featuring permanent collections and educational programs.
Library of Congress - Native Americans
Gather information on American Indian leaders and culture. Study essays, music, maps and images related to the treatment and portrayal of American Indians by European explorers and settlers.
Washington University Library Digital Collection
Provides an extensive digital collection of original photographs and documents about the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indian cultures, complemented by essays written by anthropologists, historians, and teachers about both particular tribes and cross-cultural topics.
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Artwork curated by MY HERO Arts Education and Gallery director Giselle Villatoro. |
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Short films curated by MY HERO International Film Festival director Wendy Milette. |
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Hero Stories curated by MY HERO General Editor and Story Director Shannon Luders-Manuel. |
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Newswire stories curated by MY HERO Newswire director Betty Bailey. |
Organizer created on 10/16/2013 7:15:40 AM by Becky Miller
Last edited 10/25/2021 12:23:43 PM by Laura Nietzer
