Act 31: American Indian Studies in Wisconsin

  • Room: Live
Thursday, January 21, 2021: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Speaker
David O'Connor
Education Consultant, American Indian Studies
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Description

Understand the legal requirements regarding American Indian studies in Wisconsin. Act 31 requires public school districts and pre-service teacher programs to provide instruction on the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin's American Indian nations and tribal communities. In this session, resources and materials about the nations' histories, treaty rights, sovereignty and cultures will be shared. Participants will gain the knowledge and information needed to integrate the components of American Indian Studies into lesson plans, pedagogical practices, material selections and district curriculum.

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