PROGRAM INITIATIVE
Center for Intergenerational Learning
NY State STEM Education & Curriculum Teacher Training
New York State STEM Education & Curriculum Teacher Training
Teachers are developing Land-based learning curriculum with guidance from Indigenous elders for K-12 students.
The envisioned outcome of the Center for Indigenous Learning is that teachers develop the knowledge, insight, and skill to create robust curricula that unpack the legacy of misinformation pertaining to Native peoples.
That teachers foster the development of a deeply ingrained relationship between people and the natural world, provide important lessons about the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, and the Sciences, and allows youth to show up as their most authentic selves.
In order to solve the environmental challenges of today, while unpacking the legacy of misinformation pertaining to Native peoples, a robust curriculum is being designed that compliments the efforts of other educational initiatives.
“The Indigenous perspective and teachings are not represented in the mainstream education system today.”
- Tahila Mintz, OJI:SDA’, Founder & Executive Director
Why is the Center for Intergenerational Learning Important?
The traditional Indigenous perspective and teachings are not represented in the mainstream education system today. All students especially, those that are Indigenous, will connect to the Land they are on and the original caretakers of the Land through interactive immersive programming.
This connection creates a sense of belonging and demonstrates recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ worldviews and knowledge.
Land-based learning benefits all students and provides opportunities for them to build a stronger connection to the Land and develop a sense of responsibility and care for all of our relations. Authentic Indigenous curriculum informed by Indigenous people is rare. It is important for peoples’ narratives to be told by themselves. Additionally, this curriculum creates an opportunity for Native youth to feel proud of who they are from an identifiable and respectful narrative of the past and future.
Additionally, we are working with schools to provide STEM skills and equitable education environments where all students can succeed. We are encouraging innovation in a way that is relevant to the real-world needs and goals of youth, their families, and will increase Indigenous representation in the fields of Technology, Engineering, and Sciences.
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