Event Overview
Event Description
Join ICS and TeachRock for a workshop that explores the complex interplay of assimilation, resilience, and cultural reclamation through the parallel lenses of the Native and Jewish American experiences.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for educators of World History, U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, Human Geography, and World Religions seeking to provide students with a nuanced understanding of how marginalized groups negotiate space, belonging, and the "Collective Canvas" of American life.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use music and cultural artifacts as primary sources to explore themes of assimilation, resilience, and identity across Native and Jewish American histories
- Draw cross-cultural connections that help students analyze how marginalized communities negotiate belonging
- Facilitate classroom conversations about identity, power, and the “Collective Canvas” of American life
- Access ready-to-use TeachRock lesson plans and resources aligned to U.S. History, Ethnic Studies, and related disciplines
Cost
Registration is free.
Continuing Education Credit Eligibility
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance documenting two hours of professional learning after the completion of this workshop.