Indigenous Histories of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

During this two-week institute, educators will learn with leading historians specializing in borderlands and Native American history, tribal members, and experts in culturally sustaining pedagogy. We will delve into the histories of Indigenous communities throughout the American Southwest and Mexico, spanning the 11th century to the present. Participants will explore primary source materials and collections from the Museum of Northern Arizona, visit significant cultural sites such as Montezuma’s Well, Sunset Crater, and Wupatki National Monuments, and spend a day on the Navajo Nation. This program will empower teachers to prioritize Indigenous histories, themes, and ways of knowing in their classrooms.