November is Native American Heritage Month, and in recognition of the month, classes, administration and staff chose Native American and indigenous community change makers. After much research, learning, and creating, the lives and accomplishments of these people are honored on doors and in community spaces. Over the past week and into next week, classrooms are touring campus to learn more about important Native Americans and indigenous peoples in other countries. Doors will be up through November 30, and we hope you get a chance to stop by and learn more about these incredible people!
Here are some highlights:
Early Childhood 1 – John Herrington (Chickasaw Nation), first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space
Early Childhood 2 – Ria Thundercloud (Ho-Chunk Nation and Sandia Pueblo), dancer
Early Childhood 3 – Bronwyn Bancroft (Bundjalung, Australia), aboriginal artist
Lower Elementary 1 – Valerie Segrest (Muckleshoot), nutrition educator
Lower Elementary 2 – Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo), potter and artisan
Upper Elementary – Quannah Chasinghorse (Navajo Nation), model and actress
Middle School – Qualet (Quileute), cultural preservation
Outdoor Education – James Rasmussen (Duwamish), environmentalist
Animal Care and Behavior – Lozen (Apache), clairvoyant and expert horse rider
Garden – Three women ancestors from the Duwamish tribe
Office Lobby – Various women from the past and present
Office:
- Jessica Hernandez (Binnizá & Maya Ch'orti'), indigenous scholar, scientist, and community advocate
- Louie Gong (Nooksack), founder of Eighth Generation
- Land Rights Issues and Deb Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna), first Native American to serve as cabinet secretary