Weaving Native Cultures into Curriculum: Standing Strong in Tradition, Learning, and Identity
Thu, Nov 20
|Seattle
This session at NCAI offers educators, curriculum developers, and early learning providers culturally grounded strategies for honoring and integrating Native cultures into everyday teaching.
Time & Location
Nov 20, 2025, 4:10 PM – 5:50 PM PST
Seattle, Seattle, WA, USA
About the Event
Session Title: Weaving Native Cultures into Curriculum: Standing Strong in Tradition, Learning, and Identity
Session Description: This session offers educators, curriculum developers, and early learning providers culturally grounded strategies for honoring and integrating Native cultures into everyday teaching. Rooted in the values of sovereignty, solidarity, and cultural continuity, this workshop showcases how Tribal stories, traditions, and artistry—like Cherokee and Choctaw stickball or traditional pottery and basket weaving—can be woven into early childhood curriculum themes such as "Balls," "Clothing," and more. Participants will receive curated book lists, adaptable classroom activities, and practical tools for creating learning environments that affirm Native identity and foster a strong sense of belonging. By elevating cultural knowledge in the classroom, educators not only strengthen learning outcomes but also help preserve and pass on the rich traditions that unite our Tribal Nations across generations.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 20 from 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
**This event is for registered NCAI attendees only. Register for NCAI today