In Session 3 of this four-part workshop series, teachers explored the intersection of Indigenous women artists and activism through an examination of art from the museum’s collections with assistant curator of contemporary art, Rebecca Head Trautmann. By studying these profoundly insightful works of art by two gifted women artists, teachers were able to deepen their understanding of complex and painful Native histories and envision ways to introduce students to difficult subjects, including boarding schools and forced removal. Teachers learned how to connect inquiry techniques to their classroom practice and to NMAI’s Native Knowledge 360˚ classroom materials. Session 3 was hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian on March 3, 2022. This workshop series used the museum’s Essential Understandings framework and artworks by contemporary Indigenous women artists to help teachers deepen their knowledge of Indigenous women’s roles and contributions. Teachers also examined ways students might use art to learn about difficult historical events and contemporary issues. Session facilitators introduced participants to art from the museum’s collections that showcases Indigenous women artists and activists. The project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative.