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National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

Feb. 6, 2025

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10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Sourcewell

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Learn how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities.

Date: Feb. 6, 2025

Time:

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Free

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU

Learning objectives:

  • Learn about the new state requirement IEFA (Indigenous Education for All).

  • Learn about American Indian Boarding Schools.

  • Gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Description:

Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators. This session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

About the leader:

The Minnesota Humanities Center will facilitate and lead this training.

Recommended follow-up:

Attend a cultural competency course.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: Jan. 23, 2025

Check-in: 9:30 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov

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