Native American Heritage Month
15 items
Cherokee Women Address Their Nation (1817)
Primary Source - 979 Words
Primary Source
979 Words
In this petition to their husbands, sons, and fathers, Cherokee women urged them to resist the colonization and expansionism of American settlers and their government.
Native People
Essay - 2020 Words
Essay
2020 Words
How did natives interact with each other before European contact?
In Her Weakness Made Strong: Esther Ross and Respect
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will learn about the Stillaguamish tribe and the woman who fought to gain recognition and respect for their lands and customs. Through her example, students will better understand the role that respect should play in their own lives.
45 Min
Andrew Fisher: Native American History & Diversity |
BRI Scholar Talks
Video
Video
55 Min
This week, BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams is joined by Andrew Fisher, associate
professor of history and director of the Environmental Science and Policy program at the
College of William & Mary, to discuss Fisher's vivid essay on Native Americans in BRI's
new digital textbook, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. In fascinating detail,
Fisher will explain how each region of the country was composed of incredibly diverse
groups of Native American peoples and the different economic systems, gender roles,
and interactions with the environment. Fisher also explores pre-Columbian Native American
cultures and how they were later affected by interaction with Europeans over the next few centuries.
55 Min
Native Americans
Lesson - 8 Activities
Lesson
8 Activities
55 Min
Native Americans have experienced discrimination at the hands of European settlers during the colonial era and the white majority in the United States for over four hundred years. In that time, there have been a wide variety of policies towards Native Americans, some with good intentions and some bad, but none seemed to resolve the clash of cultures and the difficulties faced by Native Americans. They have rarely enjoyed liberty and equality in the American system of self-government.
55 Min
Bird Woman’s River: Sacagawea’s Diligence in a Historic Journey
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will understand the diligent behavior Sacagawea displayed throughout her journey with the Lewis and Clark expedition. They will also think about ways in which they can be diligent in their own lives.
45 Min
Reading “Cherokee Women Address Their Nation” | A Primary Source Close Read
Video
Video
23 Min
In 1817, a group of Cherokee women wrote an address against the trade of Cherokee lands for lands in Arkansas. In this primary close read video, BRI staff Kirk and Liz read this petition, "Cherokee Women Address Their Nation," delivered to the Cherokee National Council by the Cherokee women. How do these women establish their authority to speak at the council and how do they see the role of motherhood as it relates to land removal?
23 Min
Treat All Men Alike: Chief Joseph and Respect
Lesson - 2 Activities
Lesson
2 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will review the words and actions of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce people in the Pacific Northwest. They will identify examples of people treating one another with respect and examples of disrespect.
45 Min
Indian Removal Act, 1830, and Cherokee Chief John Ross’s Memorial and Protest to Congress, 1836
Activity
Activity
40 Min
Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
Responses to the Cherokee Removal Mini DBQ
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
95 Min
This Lesson can be used alongside The Trail of Tears Narrative to highlight the plight of American Indians during the Jackson presidency.
95 Min
Jim Thorpe Chooses the Bright Path of Responsibility
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will learn from the example of athlete Jim Thorpe’s life of responsibility. They will also learn how to make responsible decisions themselves.
45 Min
Tecumseh and the Prophet
Essay - 2391 Words
Essay
2391 Words
How did Tecumseh and the Prophet resist U.S. expansion?
To Have a Voice: Tecumseh’s Purpose
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
How did Tecumseh attempt to form a strong Native American Confederacy? Explore how purpose played a role in his life and how students direct their lives to help advance freedom for themselves and others.
45 Min
Pontiac’s Rebellion
Essay - 2930 Words
Essay
2930 Words
How did Native Americans fight back against colonist expansion?
Sitting Bull’s Purpose at Little Bighorn
Lesson - 1 Activities
Lesson
1 Activities
45 Min
In this lesson, students will learn about Sitting Bull and his role during the Battle of Little Bighorn. They will see how he fulfilled his purpose throughout this battle and through his example, learn how they can pursue purpose in their own lives.
45 Min