STEWARDS CARE FOR THE LAND, PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND NATURE.
D DISCUSS AND SHARE
Teacher will facilitate a class discussion and encourage students to remember to listen, discuss, and share as stewards. Students will listen to others to become more responsible and curious to understand better. Take time to discuss and allow students to think-pair-share. Teacher reviews how stewards take care of and are respectful of important things like people, animals, and nature. For example, we care for plants and animals, by being gentle and helping them grow. They also care about people and work together to make things better for everyone. Being a steward means learning, listening, and caring for the world and everyone in it. Teacher will take time to discuss what the class read together. Ask students if they have any questions, what they found interesting, things they relate to, and encourage them to share anything they learned. Discussing the story together after reading helps children form connections in their minds and remember it in more detail. Discussion Questions: How does the book challenge and reshape traditional historical narratives about Native Americans? What new perspectives does the book offer on key historical events and figures? Why do you think the author wrote this book? What did she want readers to learn? In what ways does the book illustrate the resilience of Native American cultures and communities throughout history? How have Indigenous peoples preserved and celebrated their traditions despite centuries of adversity? The author addresses several contemporary challenges facing Native American communities, including environmental issues, healthcare disparities, and economic inequality. How does she advocate for addressing these challenges, and what strategies does she propose for promoting Indigenous well-being? The concept of cultural sovereignty is central to the book.. How does the book define cultural sovereignty, and why is it essential for Indigenous peoples? What are examples of efforts to reclaim cultural sovereignty in various aspects of life? Tribal language revitalization is a key theme in the book. How does the author emphasize the importance of Native languages for preserving cultural heritage and fostering community resilience? What initiatives does she highlight for revitalizing and preserving Indigenous languages? What are some key takeaways from the book, and how can readers apply this knowledge to support Indigenous rights, amplify Native voices, and contribute to positive change in their communities? Indigenous communities often have a unique relationship with the environment. How does the book discuss environmental justice issues, such as land rights and resource extraction, from an Indigenous perspective? Education is a recurring theme in the book, particularly in terms of empowering Indigenous youth. How does the author advocate for culturally relevant education and the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in schools? Do you know the name of the tribes who live on the land where you live? Learn about the Native American people who live near you today and the people who lived in your place long ago. Visit this resource to learn more: https://native-land.ca/
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