How to Be an Ally to Indigenous Students

Understand Your Indigenous Students Beyond Stereotypes

There are 574 federally recognized tribal nations and over six million Native Americans in the United States. Yet, many people know little about Indigenous peoples’ histories, cultures, governments, and contemporary experiences. Stereotypes illustrate Native people as a monolithic group from the past.

Pushing back against invisibility and erasure, Native nations, leaders, and organizations are engaged in movements to tell our stories on our terms. Non-Native people in education can support this movement in many ways.

Indigenous Affairs journalist and historian Meghanlata Gupta will share insights about tribal nations and tribal diversity. You will learn how to support your Indigenous students.