Presently, discussions
continue to occur about Native American image in the United States and Canada.
These include how Native American Indians/Alaska Natives are represented and
portrayed in film*, as sport mascots, and in literature.
If you are the parent of
young child, or a K-12 educator, perhaps you have been concerned about how
Native American Indians/Alaska Natives are presented in some children’s books. Perhaps
you been concerned about the consequences of inadequate representation in some
these purportedly educational resources. If so, you may be interested to learn
about the American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL) organization and the
resources it provides.
Established in 2006 and operated today by Debbie Reese (Nambe Pueblo),
the AICL provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in
children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and
society. The AICL operates a user-friendly website that allows the public to
search for book reviews, learn about Native media, and more. For many, the AICL
offers an important resource toward helping our schools and communities improve.
* For those interested in a good educational program about Native American image in film see Reel Injun (2011). Website here; http://www.reelinjunthemovie.com/site/
Sealaska Heritage Institute was founded in 1980 to promote cultural
diversity and cross-cultural understanding. The institute is governed by a
Board of Trustees and guided by a Council of Traditional Scholars. Its mission
is to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of
Southeast Alaska.
2 comments:
Thank you for sending your readers to AICL.
If you or any of your readers would like me to look into a specific book, please let me know.
Again, thank you!
Debbie, thank you for all your good work and services to communities across the globe. :)
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