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I am Indopino: Or How to Answer the Question, "Who Are You?"
This story brings together Tlingit, Cherokee, and Filipino storyteller Gene Tagaban’s personal story and the history of discrimination against American Indians in Alaska. He also weaves into this rich narative the story of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped pass the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act in Alaska, the first of its kind in the country.

Dreaming of Cuba: Stories that Bind

Antonio Sacre tells of his lifelong desire to learn about Cuba from his father and his father’s reluctance to discuss the country from which he and his family were exiled after the revolution in 1959. Sacre explores his desire to learn about his family’s history, his father’s reluctance to discuss Cuba, and the time his father finally shared some memories from his childhood.

A More Perfect Union
President Obama's Speech on Race.
Looking More Closely at His Words & Our Own Lives

A flexible teaching tool for the classrroom about race relations and America
using President Barrack Obama's speech in 2008 on Race Relations.

Feathers in the Wind:
A Jewish-American's Story

Feathers in the Wind: A Jewish American’s Story invites students and teachers of all religious and cultural backgrounds to reflect on their own lives and to explore the impact of gossip and hurtful words.

This lesson plan “unpacks” stories told by Susan Stone, a professional storyteller. This story and lesson plan can be used in one or two sessions.

Connecting the Dots: Racism, Activism & Creating a Life

African American Storyteller Michael McCarty tells his true story Connecting the Dots: Racism, Activism & Creating a Life.

Racism in Chicago ... the Black Panthers ...Activism and the institution ... Expulsion from High School .... Drugs .... Searching ... Journeys around the world ... Stories and people that shape us ....Ways and paths to self-discovery ... With humor and hope the storyteller "connects the dots" in his life.

The Spirit Survives: The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now

Kiowa Apache and Lakota Indian storyteller Dovie Thomason weaves a fascinating story of struggle, survival and inspiration as she tells her own daughter of a history that must not be forgotten and that presents lessons for all of us today. Texts, audio-download segments and classroom activities and resources are all a part of this powerful Lesson Plan.

Hidden Memory: Japanese American Incarceration

A lesson plan and four story excerpts addressing the Japanese American Incarceration experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)

From Flint, Michigan to Your Front Door:
Tracing the Roots of Racism in America

A lesson plan and four story excerpts addressing the African-American experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)

Being Mexican-American: Caught Between Two Worlds--Nepantla

A lesson plan and nine story excerpts addressing the Mexican-American experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)

Claim It! Creating Inclusion

This printable lesson plan provides a simple lesson plan for exploring diversity in the classroom. This activity helps reveal the many differences a classroom of students has, despite a homogeneous surface. It will also provide learning - and fun, too. Which “group” do you belong to ? One -- or more ?

Thanksgiving: Who is Missing From our Table?

For use before or around the time of Thanksgiving. This printable lesson invites students to share their personal and family stories of being “newcomers” and of welcoming the stranger. These stories are then used to create a Thanksgiving reflection on the disappointments and the blessings of the United States. Inclusion and exclusion in our lives and communities. Classroom activities seek to lead to and gratitude and welcome.

Black History: We All Have Race

This lesson plan helps students to understand the concept of race better, to distinguish between prejudice and racism, and to learn ways to stand up against racism and to act as allies with students of different races. This is a basic beggining unit to consider race and racism with respect and discovery.

Sticking Together: Differences & Similarities

The goal of this lesson is to bring together students around their stories of differences and similarities. The most authentic community is one in which people can find common ground while still retaining what is distinct about themselves. Highlights storytelling to celebrate heritage and building bridges. Engaging. Fun. Illuminating.

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		I am Indopino: Or How to Answer the Question, "Who Are You?" This story brings together Tlingit, Cherokee, and Filipino storyteller Gene Tagaban’s personal story and the history of discrimination against American Indians in Alaska. He also weaves into this rich narative the story of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped pass the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act in Alaska, the first of its kind in the country.

		Dreaming of Cuba: Stories that Bind Antonio Sacre tells of his lifelong desire to learn about Cuba from his father and his father’s reluctance to discuss the country from which he and his family were exiled after the revolution in 1959. Sacre explores his desire to learn about his family’s history, his father’s reluctance to discuss Cuba, and the time his father finally shared some memories from his childhood.
		A More Perfect Union President Obama's Speech on Race. Looking More Closely at His Words & Our Own Lives A flexible teaching tool for the classrroom about race relations and America using President Barrack Obama's speech in 2008 on Race Relations.
		Feathers in the Wind: A Jewish-American's Story Feathers in the Wind: A Jewish American’s Story invites students and teachers of all religious and cultural backgrounds to reflect on their own lives and to explore the impact of gossip and hurtful words. This lesson plan “unpacks” stories told by Susan Stone, a professional storyteller. This story and lesson plan can be used in one or two sessions.
		Connecting the Dots: Racism, Activism & Creating a Life African American Storyteller Michael McCarty tells his true story Connecting the Dots: Racism, Activism & Creating a Life. Racism in Chicago ... the Black Panthers ...Activism and the institution ... Expulsion from High School .... Drugs .... Searching ... Journeys around the world ... Stories and people that shape us ....Ways and paths to self-discovery ... With humor and hope the storyteller "connects the dots" in his life.
		The Spirit Survives: The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now Kiowa Apache and Lakota Indian storyteller Dovie Thomason weaves a fascinating story of struggle, survival and inspiration as she tells her own daughter of a history that must not be forgotten and that presents lessons for all of us today. Texts, audio-download segments and classroom activities and resources are all a part of this powerful Lesson Plan.
		Hidden Memory: Japanese American Incarceration A lesson plan and four story excerpts addressing the Japanese American Incarceration experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)
		From Flint, Michigan to Your Front Door: Tracing the Roots of Racism in America A lesson plan and four story excerpts addressing the African-American experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)
		Being Mexican-American: Caught Between Two Worlds--Nepantla A lesson plan and nine story excerpts addressing the Mexican-American experience. (Click on the above link to access the PDF lesson plan and to download the MP3 story excerpts.)
		Claim It! Creating Inclusion This printable lesson plan provides a simple lesson plan for exploring diversity in the classroom. This activity helps reveal the many differences a classroom of students has, despite a homogeneous surface. It will also provide learning - and fun, too. Which “group” do you belong to ? One -- or more ?
		Thanksgiving: Who is Missing From our Table? For use before or around the time of Thanksgiving. This printable lesson invites students to share their personal and family stories of being “newcomers” and of welcoming the stranger. These stories are then used to create a Thanksgiving reflection on the disappointments and the blessings of the United States. Inclusion and exclusion in our lives and communities. Classroom activities seek to lead to and gratitude and welcome.
		Black History: We All Have Race This lesson plan helps students to understand the concept of race better, to distinguish between prejudice and racism, and to learn ways to stand up against racism and to act as allies with students of different races. This is a basic beggining unit to consider race and racism with respect and discovery.
		Sticking Together: Differences & Similarities The goal of this lesson is to bring together students around their stories of differences and similarities. The most authentic community is one in which people can find common ground while still retaining what is distinct about themselves. Highlights storytelling to celebrate heritage and building bridges. Engaging. Fun. Illuminating.