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National American Indian Heritage Month 2018

November is National American Indian Heritage Month! In this edition of The Moment, you'll find resources and recommendations that can help ensure Native histories and experiences are respected and represented in your classroom.

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Thanksgiving 2018

For far too many students, Thanksgiving stories and celebrations serve as their first introduction to the histories and cultures of American Indians. The resources in this edition of The Moment offer the opportunity to teach a more accurate story about the origins of Thanksgiving.

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Eat, My Fine Coat!

Which are you more likely to notice: a person’s character or his or her clothing? Hoca has a witty response when the latter is true at a dinner he attends after a day of hard work.
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Barbara Walker
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Social Justice Domain
July 3, 2014
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The Fiery Tail: A Chinese Tale of True Beauty

The Peacock Fairy needs to choose an apprentice, but all of the peacocks look alike. To stand out, most of them decide to add things to their feathers, but the Little Peacock doesn't follow suit, and his actions succeed in catching the Peacock Fairy's attention.
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Hua Long
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Civics
Social Justice Domain
July 3, 2014
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday still observed as Columbus Day in many states. On this day—and year-round—we hope you’ll commit to teaching the truth about Indigenous history and the experiences of Indigenous peoples. These resources can help.

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Little Rock, Arkansas Anniversary

Get ready to observe the anniversary of the integration of Central High School and to teach about the Little Rock Nine. These resources can help you contextualize these historic events, connect past to present and celebrate the power of young people to change history.

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An Outrage

This film takes viewers to the very communities where heinous acts of violence took place, offering a painful look back at lives lost to lynching and a critical look forward. (Available for streaming only)
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September 11, 2017