Since Time Immemorial: Indigenous America

Image Source - The Six Grandfathers Before It Was Known as Mount Rushmore

Summary in Three

Diversity of Cultures: Understanding Indigenous America is crucial for recognizing the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that existed long before European colonization. Indigenous peoples across the Americas had distinct societies, social structures, and belief systems, contributing to the diverse historical landscape of the continent.
Impact of Colonization: The history of Indigenous America is intertwined with the impact of European colonization, leading to significant changes in political, social, and economic structures. Recognizing the consequences of colonization, including forced displacement, cultural assimilation, and loss of resources, is essential for a comprehensive understanding of American history.
Contemporary Relevance: Acknowledging the ongoing presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples is crucial for addressing contemporary issues and fostering inclusive dialogue. Issues such as land rights, sovereignty, and cultural preservation remain relevant today, highlighting the importance of a holistic understanding of Indigenous history in shaping current social, political, and economic dynamics in the United States.

Since Time Immemorial:
Indigenous America

Skill Focus
Multiple Perspectives

Compelling Question
How do Indigenous Peoples interact with our environment and each other?

Standard
HS.H1.6 - Analyze the relationship among different regional, social, ethnic, and racial groups and explain how these groups’ experiences have related to national identities.

Learning Target(s)
I can identify Indigenous Peoples throughout the continent of North America.
I can describe different relationships Indigenous Peoples have with our environment?

Essential Lessons
Since Time Immemorial: Indigenous America

Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.

Checklist (4 Lessons)
Anticipatory Guide (2 Parts - Before/After) - not entered in Synergy
Life as a Young Native American
Since Time Immemorial: Stewardship and Land
In Relationship: Indigenous Knowledge
Mixer - Connections: Today's Climate Justice Activists

Growing Our Vocabulary

Directions: These words need to be in your notes*
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!

*CREATE VOCABULARY CARDS with the notecards in your table boxes for each term

"Since Time Immemorial"
Indigenous (when talking about Peoples)
Sovereignty

Stewardship
Oral Tradition
Matrilineal Society

"In Relationship With"
Turtle Island
Identity

Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.

Life as a Young Native American

Since Time Immemorial:
Stewardship and Land

In Relationship:
Indigenous Knowledge

Mixer -
Connections: Today's Climate Justice Activists

Going Beyond!

These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.

If the link to your lesson goes directly to a video, article, podcast, your GUIDED NOTES are writing down 5 things you learned from engaging with that source.

If the Lesson you want to do is a labeled Film - you need to figure out how to watch the Film, on one of your streaming services
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE LESSON/ACTIVITY, IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY, THAT IS YOUR CHOICE.

Mni Wiconi:
"Water is Life"