Heritage and History Month Resources

  • ½ûÂþÌìÌà celebrates races, ethnicities, cultures, disabilities, and demographics throughout the year in many different ways. We also highlight specific groups during recognized Heritage, History, and Awareness Months.

    As the year progresses, we will be compiling additional resources to the below list:

  • September/October:

    National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)

     

    November:

    Native American Heritage Month

    National Resources:

    • - This web portal is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institute, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

    • : A release from the White House on October 31st 2022

     

    Local Resources, Tribal History/Shared History and Indigenous Studies:

    • - The Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon (Student Magazine)

    • ½ûÂþÌìÌà Title VI Indian Education Program

    • Oregon Department of Education partnered with representatives of the nine federally recognized Tribal governments in Oregon to create 

    • - Photo Essay

     

    Reference Maps:

    • - Search Engine

     

    Museums:

     

    Articles and News:

    • - Article

    •   - Journal Article

    • - Article

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    Books:

    • Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But were Afraid to Ask - by Anton Treuer, Young Readers 

    • Fry Bread - by Kevin Noble Maillard

    • We are water Protectors - by Carole Lindstrom

    • We Are Still Here: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know - by Traci Sorrell

    • Stolen Words - by Melanie Florence

    • Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light - by Tim Tingle

     

    Additional Resources:

    • - Bring Native American storytelling into your classroom with this segment from Let's Learn. The video features Native American author Joseph Bruchac reading his book Wolf Cub’s Song.

    • - Revisit the indigenous women featured in Unladylike2020, the series that was created to honor the centennial of women's suffrage.

    • - 17-year-old?Daunnette?Moniz-Reyome, who lives on the Umo?ho? reservation in Nebraska, interviews Native American youth and elders against the backdrop of a ceremonial powwow in this award-winning film.

     

    February:

    African American/Black History Month

    Learning for Justice Resources:

    • offers a K-5 Curriculum that helps prepare teachers to teach hard history that includes videos and lesson plans

    • by Coshandra Dillard in Learning for Justice

    • by Zaretta Hammond in Learning for Justice

    • “5 Things Not to Do During Black History Month” by Zaretta Hammond, Learning for Justice

     

    Additional Classroom Resources:

    • has numerous lessons

    • - Letter from Birmingham Jail and Modern Racism

    • - Greatness Under Fire: Black Women in WWII

     

    Video Resources:

    • has a list of 34 Black History Videos

     

    National Resources:

    • has many resources and their theme this year is Through the Lens of Black Health & Wellness.

    • (2021)

     

    Local Resources:

    • has a list of activities that are happening in Portland this month.  

     

    March:

    Women’s History Month

    • on women's suffrage and the 19th amendment.

    • for more ideas on how to make Women's History Month relevant for all students.

    • on combating harassment and creating inclusive classrooms.

    • features book titles for middle and high schools that are available to borrow for your classroom!

     

    March:

    Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month

    • Lederick Horne-Speaker and Spoken Word Poet:

    • Jason Arday:

    • (Netflix Documentary): American disability rights movement in the 1970

    • Free Postsecondary Transition Films and Guides: 

    • Person First vs Identity First - text and videos

    May:

    Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    •  - Collection of Reading Rocket Books K-5

    • - Links to Information on Holidays

    • - Asian Americans Grapple With Tide of Attacks

    • The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

    • curated with love in difficult times. This exhibition includes short films, poems, music, and meditations.

    • . This digital program brings the stories and insights of the nation’s preeminent scholars and activists together with treasures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to engage a broad audience in a deeper exploration of the past, present, and future of Asians in America.

     

     

    If you have suggestions of resources to add to this website, please contact otl@pps.net.