Upcoming Professional Learning and Development Opportunities

A Conversation on Indigenous Place and Worldviews in & out of the Classroom with Educator Day Keynote Author Christine M’Lot

Sep 9, 2025 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

In this pre-event for Educator Day we are engaging in dialogue around the work of Author Christine M’Lot, a proud member of Swan Lake First Nation living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and editor of Resurgence: Engaging with Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions In and Beyond the Classroom and Renewal: Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education In and Beyond the Classroom. We will discuss the relevance of furthering work among tribal nations spanning borders and differences as we all advocate for educational sovereignty in our communities. Christine will share more about her work and how it can improve teaching strategies in the classrooms as well as among educators. The model used in her texts are applicable to all levels of educators, in all spaces, and regardless of their background.

Native Authors for Young Readers: Stories and Voices for the Classroom

Sep 16, 2025 02:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

In this webinar Cynthia will be joined by up and coming authors Karina Iceberg (Aleut (Unangax̂) and Alutiiq (Sugpiaq)), Christine Hartman (Cherokee), and Kauakanilehua Māhoe Adams (Native Hawaiian). We will discuss their soon to be released book, Legendary Fry Bread Drive In. They will share their story behind their communal approach to writing portions of the anthology with other authors. We will also discuss the relevance of Native stories told by Native voices for youth, especially in classrooms.