Native Knowledge 360° is the National Museum of the American Indian’s initiative to transform teaching and learning about Native Americans. This two-part webinar series targeted education professionals looking for a content-rich professional development experience and provided foundational knowledge about tribal sovereignty in the United States. Participants learned about different aspects of sovereignty, including non-political components such as cultural autonomy. Participants then heard from museum education staff about ways to teach tribal sovereignty to their students.
Webinar 1: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Defining Tribal Sovereignty
Participants learned why defining tribal sovereignty in the United States requires a consideration of both cultural autonomy and tribal self-governance. Museum scholar and education staff discussed the complicated nature of tribal sovereignty and why that nuance matters. Finally, participants learned about the history of treaty making in the United States to see how tribal sovereignty has changed over time.
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