Miscellaneous
Native American studies is a new requirement for Connecticut schools, with resources being prepared in time for the 2023-2024 school year. What kind of guidance will teachers get? Plus, with the launch of Land Grab CT, we look at UConn’s status as a land-grant institution and the links to the expropriation of Indigenous lands. Chris Newell - Director of Education, Akomawt Educational Initiative; Citizen of Passamaquoddy Tribe endawnis Spears - Director of Programming and Outreach, Akomawt Educational Initiative; Citizen of Navajo Nation Steve Armstrong - Social Studies Advisor, Connecticut Dept. of Education Sage Phillips - Student Coordinator, UConn Native American Cultural Programs; Member of the Penobscot Nation Luisa Fernanda Arietta - Researcher, Greenhouse Studios at UConn Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.