Native Knowledge 360° is the museum’s national initiative to transform teaching and learning about Native Americans by challenging common assumptions and including both the past and the vibrancy of Native peoples and cultures today. This free three-part webinar series offers educators foundational knowledge about US federal Indian policies and how they shaped relationships between Native nations and the United States. Participants are strongly encouraged to register early and attend all three sessions. Attendance is limited to 1000 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Webinar 1: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Importance of US Federal Indian Policy & Understanding the Colonial and Treaty Eras
Learn why knowledge of US federal Indian policy is critical to understanding the relationship between Native nations and the United States today. Webinar 2: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The Human Side of the Removal, Allotment, and Assimilation Policies
Gain an understanding and appreciation of the vast and lasting impacts of three major Indian policy eras on Native people and cultures. Webinar 3: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Policy Pendulum Swings: Tribal Reorganization, Termination, and Self-Determination
Explore three vastly divergent federal Indian policies of the 20th century and their impacts on Native nations historically and today. Photo by Alex Jamison |