1st Edition

Narratives and Strategies for Promoting Indigenous Education Empowering Teachers and Community in the Zuni Pueblo

Edited By Marjori Krebs, Cheryl A. Torrez Copyright 2019
    90 Pages
    by Routledge

    90 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    This book describes the experiences of students, educators, and community members living in the Zuni Pueblo and working to integrate Indigenous language, culture, and history in in the Zuni Pueblo schools. Aimed at teacher education faculty seeking to work in collaborative relationships with Indigenous populations, this volume offers a first-hand account of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the preservation of Indigenous culture in pre-K-12 curriculum and instruction. Featuring a range of perspectives from within a tribal educational institution, this book demonstrates the possibilities for successful partnerships between Indigenous schools and Western systems of education.

    Introduction



    Editors: Marjori Krebs and Cheryl A. Torrez



    Foreword: Strengthening and Maintaining Indigenous Culture: Integrating Zuni Language, Culture, and History in the Educational Systems Serving the Zuni Community



    Author: Hayes A. Lewis, Executive Director of the A:shiwi College and Career Readiness Center



    Part 1: Hearing Our Voices:







    1. Supporting Successes of Students and Community Members




    2. Author: Stacey Panteah





    3. Is Teaching PK-3 A Good Fit for Me? Challenges Abound




    4. Author: Shalay Bowannie





    5. A Tribal Male Educator: My Experiences




    6. Author: Kyle V. Martinez





    7. Finding My Voice as a Zuni Woman




    8. Author: Valarie Bellson





    9. Struggles and Perseverance within a Western System




    10. Author: Sherry Bellson



      Part 2: Working With and Within





    11. Heritage Seeds in Preschool: Engaging Elders




    12. Author: Norene Lonasee





    13. Western Science and Zuni Language, Culture, and History




    14. Author: Ray Hartwig





    15. Colors of Corn: My Story of Infusing Indigenous Culture into my High School English Class




    Author: Joy Cushman



    Part 3: Conclusion: Lessons Learned



    Editors: Marjori Krebs and Cheryl A. Torrez



    Biography

    Cheryl A. Torrez is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of New Mexico, USA.



    Marjori Krebs is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of New Mexico, USA.