Wabanaki Studies

 

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  We support PK-12 educators in integrating Wabanaki Studies into existing curricula. This material represents a continuing collaborative effort between the Wabanaki nations, Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, districts, and other organizations. Resources included here are not comprehensive or definitive but rather represent high-quality materials that are widely available.

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   **June Spotlight: Big LOVE to all the educators and Wabanaki advisors**

 

Upcoming Professional Development: see June spotlight for details and signups  

Office Hours

 

https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86503007392?pwd=eWZ5STZNd2R5cllSM3BFQjBoVFN6UT09

1. Know your own culture.
2. Assume goodwill and learn from mistakes.
3. Ask with genuine intent and listen attentively.
4. Accept “no” gracefully.
5. Embrace partnership and reciprocity.
6. Allow the time needed for authentic growth.

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Considerations When Learning About and Teaching Wabanaki Studies

• Lessons Learned about Wabanaki Studies
• Learning about Cultural Appropriation
• Critical Thinking Resources
• Why Wabanaki Studies
• How Do We Have Crucial Conversations
• FAQs

 

Traditional Knowledge Keepers Directory:

Considerations for Inviting Indigenous Presenters

Traditional Knowledge Keeper Directory

 

Please fill out the WABANAKI STUDIES SURVEY to help guide future work. These pages are updated regularly and your feedback helps! 

 

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We extend our respect and gratitude to the many Indigenous people and their ancestors whose rich histories and vibrant communities include the Abenaki, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Mi’kmaq, Peskotomuhkatiyik (Passamaquoddy),  Panawahpskek (Penobscot), and all of the Indigenous communities who have lived here for thousands of generations in what is known today as Maine, New England, and the Canadian Maritimes. The Department of Education is honored to collaborate with the Wabanaki as they share their stories.

• About Wabanaki Nations

 

Kci Woliwoni to  the Wabanaki advisors: Lilah Akin, Carmella Bear, Chris Becker, Maulian Bryant, Dolores Crofton-Macdonald, Zeke Crofton-Macdonald, Carol Dana, Sikwani Dana, John Dennis, Evelyn Dore, Gen Doughty, Wendy Newell Dyer, Candi Ewer, Alexandra Francis, Cyril Francis, Newell Lewey, Brianne Lolar, Kaya Lolar, Kyle Lolar, Natalie Dana Lolar, John Bear Mitchell, John Neptune, Mali Obomsawin, Gabe Paul, Darren Ranco, Richard Silliboy, Chris Sockalexis, Donald Soctomah, Lydia Soctomah, Tony Sutton, Dwayne Tomah, and Dena Winslow

 

Kci Woliwoni to the educators who worked on the resources for the DOE: Emily Albee, Helen Allen-Wheeler, Chris Becker, Jenny Becker, Heather Butler, Doretta Callahan, tish carr, Janna Civittolo, Allie Croce, Christine DelRossi, Hattie DeRaps, Gen Doughty, Adele Drake, Jennifer Isherwood, Valerie Lawson, Brianne Lolar, Kaya Lolar, Michelle MacDonald, Nancy Miller, Marsha Norwood, Nancy Provost, Jill Sockalexis, and Lydia Soctomah