Indigenous Pedagogies Speaker Series

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Indigenous Pedagogies Speaker Series session on November 1, 2023, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom. The series is open to the public and consists of presentations with various speakers whose important and influential work informs the process of teaching and learning with Pre-K to 8th-grade students around the importance of Indigenous histories, knowledges, and values. The purpose of the series is to provide space for teachers of Native students to consider how a curriculum that integrates Native histories and contexts into classrooms works to develop a critical consciousness in Indigenous youth that would ultimately move them to advocate for and sustain their communities. This November, we will be joined by Wilhelmina Yazzie (Diné) who will speak about her recent advocacy in New Mexico. No registration is required to attend, and professional development certificates are available upon request.  

Wilhelmina Yazzie (she/her/Asdzáán) is of the Dine’ (Navajo) tribe from the eastern region of the Navajo Nation, born and raised in Casamero Lake, New Mexico, a small rural community. She is a Parent Advocate and is one of the key Plaintiffs in the landmark education lawsuit, Yazzie/Martinez vs. State of NM, who sued the state for its failure to uphold its legal obligation to give all students a sufficient education, our Native Americans, Hispanic, English Language Learners, low-income and children with disabilities. Like all parents, Wilhelmina wants her children to have a better-quality education and an equal opportunity to succeed. She also values her culture and language and views all children as sacred. Aside from being a courageous parent, Wilhelmina is a Paralegal and is also a licensed Law Advocate to practice before her tribal courts. She and her partner have three beautiful children. Wilhelmina was just recently named as one of USA Today’s Women of the Year and the National Indian Education Association’s Parent of the Year.