Additional Resources

If you are looking for additional context to support a broader understanding of the historical, cultural, geographical, and literary references made in the “Living Nations, Living Words” project, we have gathered below some materials that may be helpful places to begin.

Joy Harjo: Resources and Updates External
The website of Joy Harjo, the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate. The site features news and information about Harjo's work, and resources related to poetry, education, and Native communities.
National Museum of the American Indian Native Knowledge 360° External
The Native Knowledge 360° is an initiative by the National Museum of the American Indian that provides various educational resources to support students and teachers in the study of Native American cultures, histories, and more.
National Council of Social Studies Indigenous Education Community External
A special interest community of education professionals discuss and support teaching about and working with Indigenous communities.
National Council of Teachers of English American Indian Caucus External
A group of American Indian teachers and scholars who come together to support and develop papers related to composition, language, and literature and to promote positive and accurate representations of American Indian educators and students.
National Indian Education Association External
The National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Library of Congress Research Guides
Resource guides curated by Library of Congress specialists, to support researchers in their search for resources (digital and analog) on various topics.
"Living Nations, Living Words" Poetry Anthology
Announcement by the Library of Congress of the companion poetry anthology, “Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry" (2021), collected by Joy Harjo, which features each poem and poet from the project.

Living Nations, Living Words: A Guide for Educators

Teacher Resources: Ask a Librarian

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