Consider attending one of the offerings listed under Upcoming Events to the right or exploring the Resources below those which include background knowledge building for educators as well as lessons that have been vetted by California Indian tribal communities.

In November 2019, the Yolo County Board of Education passed Resolution #19-20/16 to officially recognize November as Native American Heritage Month. The resolution led to conversations between YCOE and tribal leaders about how to recognize the contributions of Native Americans through curriculum and activities in Yolo County schools.

 

In November 2020, YCOE convened the Yolo California Indian Curriculum and Professional Learning Advisory Group. Members of the advisory group include tribal leaders, cultural practitioners and educators, parent representatives, college and university faculty, and graduate students.

The focus of the group is to "provide Yolo County educators with professional development opportunities regarding cultural awareness of Wintun/Patwin homeland history and California Native peoples. Implementation of our work will support relevant and accurate curriculum, identify ongoing impacts of colonization and uplift the diverse histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of California's first peoples".

Teaching the Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans in California: A Source Investigation, Taylor Pennewell

 

(4th-12th grade educators)

 

 

August 6, 10-12:30 via Zoom: Redbud Resource Group: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

 

The advisory group worked with Taylor Pennewell, Redbud Resource Group to develop and host a virtual workshop for Yolo County educators and community members on September 20, 2021. The recording of the session is available:  

 

Link to Recording: Native American Cultural Understanding for Educators Recording 

 

You will be asked to “register” to watch the on-demand recording.