Acknowledging Our Lands
Land Acknowledgement
East Lansing High School occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg-Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The High School resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. We recognize and uplift the sovereignty of the twelve federally-recognized nations in Michigan and all other legally unrecognized nations. We provide this land acknowledgement to educate our students and community members about Indigenous communities and their histories.
Explore Indigenous Resources
This collection of resources is designed to support learning, reflection, and connection around Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary voices. From lesson plans and youth programs to books, health, athletics, and the arts, these links provide opportunities for students, educators, and our community to deepen their understanding and honor the sovereignty of Native Nations.
Map Resources
Michigan Tribe Websites
The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tribal Website
Gun Lake Tribe
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Hannahville Indian Community
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Bay Mills Indian Community
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Hannahville Indian Community
Bay Mills Indian Community
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Educator Resources
do's and don'ts
Native American Heritage
Indigenous Peoples Resources
Native American Heritage Month Resources
National Native American Museum
Author A Day Resources
Illuminative.org DOs & DONTs
Student Centered Learning Activities
Lessons Of Our Land
Listening to Wampanoag Voices
Transforming teaching and learning about Native Americans
Teaching Native American Histories
Endangered Languages Project
Indigenous Peoples' Day Resources - Zinn Education Project
Media, Books, & Curriculum — Indigenous Educators
Youth Resources
Book Recommendations
Indigenous Author a Day Presentation
Honoring Indigenous Peoples: 20 Recommended Reads
10 Great Reads in Honor of Indigenous Peoples Day
30 must-read books to learn about the Indigenous experience in North America
Living Nations, Living Words
Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors
All Indigenous Peoples’ History: Nonfiction Book Recommendations
Native American's Children's Books by School Age Level
Social Justice Books: American Indians, Indigenous Peoples, and Native Nations
Split Rock Books: Indigenous Kids Reads
Indigenous Peoples Books & Resources
Indigenous Voices for Little Ears: 15 Books About Native American Tradition and History for Children
The Conscious Kid: Indigenous Books
Medicine, Science, Math, etc.
Athletics
8 Native Olympic Athletes You Should Know About
Fighting to Reinstate an Indigenous Athlete's Olympic Titles
The Native American Origins of Lacrosse
Celebrating Indigenous Contributions in Sports | First Nations Development Institute
Indigenous Athletics Advancement Council
North American Indigenous Athletic Hall of Fame
Indigenous Sports – Our Stories
Pop Culture and Music
Xiuhtezcatl
Indigenous Coming of Age Movies and Shows You NEED to Watch
City Natives on Spotify
RUMBLE On: More Native American Musicians You Should Know
How 6 Indigenous Designers Are Using Fashion to Reclaim Their Culture
City Natives
Reservation Dogs
25 Famous Native Americans to Pay Homage to This November and Beyond
11 Influential Native American Artists
8 Indigenous musicians to know in 2024
