Join educators from Native Knowledge 360°, the education initiative of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, at The Wild Center for an in-depth look at the newest classroom-ready resource for middle school teachers and students: American Revolution: Haudenosaunee Perseverance. This interactive, standards-aligned resource explores how the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (Mohawk, Oneida, Tuscarora, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca nations) persevered during and after the American Revolution.
The day will begin with invited speakers who will discuss the roles of women in Haudenosaunee society, diplomacy, and decision-making. Their insights will help deepen an understanding of the Haudenosaunee experience during and after the American Revolution.
Then, attendees will learn how to use the first nationally available classroom resource that examines the American Revolution from Haudenosaunee perspectives. In this digital inquiry book, students analyze video interviews with Haudenosaunee community members, primary and secondary sources, original maps, and images to answer the central question: In what ways did the Haudenosaunee persevere through and after the American Revolution
Schedule: The program check in opens at 9:00 AM and the event runs 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Coffee, tea, and lunch will be provided. After the workshop, you are welcome to explore The Wild Center’s exhibits and outdoor trails at your leisure.