Education Campaign: Learn About Indigenous History & How to Uphold Their Sovereignty Today (NARF)

As part of our ongoing education campaign and after our Indigenous History Teach-In and Discussion with Native American Rights Fund's Assistant Director of Development Dallin Maybee, we wanted to post some of the action + education resources that we leverage in our work. These resources are meant to provide you with a truthful narrative of the United States, covering the uncomfortable and provocative parts of history and not sugarcoating the atrocities to hold those in power accountable. This education continues to be robbed from many students in schools across the country, as critical race and queer theory is banned in curricula, but we hope that this presentation can act as a foundation for you to continue the work and learn more about and support local Indigenous communities, lands, and current issues and, ultimately, educate your communities as well.

Be sure to watch the workshops here: www.takeactioninc.com/workshops

Education:

Learn More About Land Acknowledgments:

• Land Acknowledgment: Native American and Indigenous Initiatives - Northwestern University

• Recorded | Professional Development | Native Knowledge 360° - Interactive Teaching Resources

• What To Know About Land Acknowledgment, And Why It's Deeper Than Just A Statement | LAist

• Land Acknowledgement

• Understanding Land and Labor Acknowledgements - Research Help at Fitchburg State University

• Native People of NJ - Lenni-Lenape

Indigenous Origin Stories:

• https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/hopi-origin-story/hopi-origin-story/?student=true&focus=true

• https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/comanche-and-horse/comanche-and-horse/?student=true

• More can be found on PBS Learning Media

Colonial Wars:

• The French and Indian War Explained | History

• Trail of Tears - This American Life

• https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/akh10.socst.ush.exp.trail/trail-of-tears-we-shall-remain/

The Reservation Era:

• A Brief History of Civil Rights in the United States: The Reservation Era (1850 - 1887)

• Map of federal-and state-recognized American Indian reservations. | Download Scientific Diagram

• What is a Reservation? | The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862

• Tribal Law Gateway, National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund (NARF)

• Native-Land.ca

• Love And Blood Quantum: Code Switch : NPR

Indigenous Survivance:

• Native American Activism: 1960s to Present - Zinn Education Project

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women:

• https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw

• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: An Action Plan for Alaska Native Communities

• MMIW: How to Help, How to Get Help

Take Action Inc. Resources (DAPL Activist Interview/Podcast):

• https://www.takeactioninc.com/post/the-pipeline-podcast-abolish-line-3-and-dakota-access-pipeline-action-education-resources

Books to Read:

• An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Cherokee historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
  

Action:

Ways to Support Indigenous Activism and Be An Ally:

• Seven ways to support Indigenous Peoples - Planet Forward

• Honor With Action: 10 Ways to be an Ally to Indigenous Peoples - Greenpeace USA

Petitions:

• Petitions in Process | Indian Affairs

• Sign the petition: Demand Congress support indigenous communities by passing the Not Invisible Act. - Action Network

Indigenous Organizations to Support:

• NARF Blog - Native American Rights Fund

• 22 Indigenous-Led Organizations Working Toward Social Justice

• Indigenous Peoples Movement

Ways to Learn About and Support Maui:

• Maui Wildfire Relief

• Āina Momona

• IG: @mauinownews

• IG: @mauirapidresponse

• IG: @communityreliefmaui

• IG: @mauifoodbank

• IG: @ainamomona

If you are able, we encourage you to donate to the Maui Wildfire Relief initiative to support their efforts in rebuilding devastated areas and communities. We, at Take Action Inc., would also greatly appreciate your support through a small donation at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/take-action-inc so that we can continue to provide you with educational materials and mentorship workshops. Every dollar helps to amplify our work, and we appreciate your support!

Thank you so much,

Take Action Inc. Team