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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   **March Spotlight: New Beginnings**

 

Upcoming Professional Development: see March spotlight for details and signups  

Office Hours

Upcoming dates: 
May 7
June 4

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

Special thanks to the Wabanaki advisors and Traditional Knowledge Keepers that worked with the educators on this journey to bring Wabanaki voices to homes and classrooms throughout what is now called Maine: 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, Newell Lewey, Ian Lolar, Kaya Lolar, Kyle Lolar, Natalie Dana Lolar, John Bear Mitchell, John Neptune, Mali Obomsawin, Darren Ranco, Richard Silliboy, Chris Sockalexis, Donald Soctomah, Lydia Soctomah, Tony Sutton, Dwayne Tomah, and Dena Winslow