Native Perspectives, Everyday Lessons
Mar 18, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM
Location
Virtual
Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (available until Feb 26) $325 members; $275 group-rate 3+; $525 non-members
Categories Curriculum & Pedagogy, Equity & Inclusion, Intensive, Online
ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Empowering educators with the necessary skills to meaningfully engage with Native students and their peers, this workshop is tailored towards unique educator goals, with the ultimate aim of improving educational outcomes. In this interactive session for elementary and middle school teachers, participants will engage directly with Redbud curriculum and implementation strategies as they discover effective ways to integrate Native perspectives into diverse classroom lessons.
Redbud Resource Group’s advisors represent diverse Tribal communities, possessing advanced degrees and extensive experience in the field of education. The facilitators’ personal insights as Native people offer educators a unique opportunity to engage with the organization's curriculum from an authentic lens.
Participants will:
- Develop Increased Cultural Competence: Teachers will cultivate a more profound comprehension of Indigenous perspectives, broadening their knowledge base and fostering a deeper appreciation and awareness of the wealth of Native funds of knowledge.
- Cultivate inclusive Pedagogical Approaches: Teachers will learn effective strategies for incorporating Indigenous knowledge and narratives into various subject areas, making the curriculum more relevant and engaging for all students.
- Foster Community Connection: Teachers will acquire the skills to nurture the incorporation of essential Indigenous values, including respect, reciprocity, and relationships, within their students.
- Enhance Curricula: Teachers will explore resources, materials, and pedagogical applications that authentically represent and highlight Native cultures, helping to create a more comprehensive and accurate educational experience.
- Practice Reflection: The workshop provides teachers with the opportunity to engage in self-reflection and critical inquiry, examining their biases and assumptions, while also exploring ways to continually enhance their pedagogy and foster inclusivity and respect for Indigenous perspectives.
AUDIENCE
This program is intended for both K-5 and Middle School educators.
Do you work at an independent school outside of California? Click here for a discount on our non-member registration!
ABOUT THE REDBUD RESOURCE GROUP
Redbud Resource Group helps improve public health outcomes for Native American communities through education, research, and community partnership. Increasing Native and non Native partnerships has the potential to improve public health outcomes, expand economic opportunities within the conservation sector, and expedite the return of Indigenous land stewardship practices (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) to their local ecosystems.
Trelasa Baratta is an enrolled member of the Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California. She grew up on the traditional homelands of the Coast Miwok and Ohlone peoples in Marin and San Francisco counties. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Chico State in 2011, and is currently working on her Masters Thesis in Education from Sonoma State University. Her research focuses on best practices for teaching about the California Indian genocide that took place in California during the Gold Rush era.
Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.