National Native American Heritage Month -  What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

Native American Culture and Education:  Elementary Book Recommendations - This book list was created by Dr. Loring Abeyta. The Author and Title column indicates the number of copies available through Native American Culture and Education. For retrieving copies, contact Susie Mitchell: SUSIE_MITCHELL@dpsk12.net  

Native American Culture and Education:  Middle and High School Book Recommendations - This book list was created by Dr. Loring Abeyta. “*” indicates this book is available from the Native American Culture and Education book collection at DPS. For retrieving copies, contact Susie Mitchell: SUSIE_MITCHELL@dpsk12.net  

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH -November 2022 - Every year on November 1, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated to honor the remarkable Native Americans who have contributed a lot to improve the character of the nation. This month is also referred to as the American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. November is the time to rejoice in diverse and rich cultures, histories, and traditions and to appreciate the great contributions of the Native Americans. This month allows us to spread awareness about tribes or to educate people about the various challenges faced by the Native Americans in the past and today.

Native Knowledge 360° - Interactive Teaching Resources - Explore parts of Native New York with your students! Native New York journeys through the city and state to investigate the question "What makes New York a Native place?" These student-friendly companion resources support and extend key messages from the exhibition, currently on view at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City.

Vision Maker Media Native Film Collection - A collection of films about Native Americans that teachers, families, and students can view to learn more.

Native American Culture & Education | Equity & Engagement - Native American students in Denver Public Schools deserve culturally responsive approaches and practices to support academic success and overall well-being. Native American Culture and Education (NACE) supports around 1,000 Native American/Alaska Native students in Denver Public Schools, many of whom experience two worlds in their day-to-day lives as they navigate the Denver community but still have a strong cultural identity with their tribal Nations.  

Digital Resources for Parents and Teachers — National Indian Education Association - The National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.  This resource list is developed by Native educators.

American Indian College Fund Resource Guide - We have one unwavering purpose – increasing the number of American Indians who hold college degrees. Currently, only 15% of American Indians have a college degree – less than half the national average. Every year, we empower more than 4,000 American Indian students to start and stay in school, complete their degrees and launch careers that benefit us all. We have provided 146,962 scholarships and $259.7 million to support American Indian communities. We intend to double our impact in the next five years. Join us and help a student today.

Videos for Further Learning - Tesoro Cultural Center - The Tesoro Cultural Center is proud to have produced three short educational films about the Kiowa People, the Ute Indians, and the Early Spanish Settlers of Colorado and Northern New Mexico. The films explore history, art, and culture, and use the power of oral history in doing so.