Teacher GuideMaple Syrup Snow Cones13 Moons Unit (Agriculture and Maple Syrup) Lesson# 5 Moon 4: Sogalikas (Sugar Maker Moon) Intended Grade Level: Grade 1/2 Preparation for the Activity: An introduction of the activity will include contextualizing the time of year that this moon corresponds to the modern day calendar. In order to give adequate background... Continue Reading →
An Indigenous Tour of Lake Winnipesaukee
This short documentary brings the viewer along on an indigenous tour of Lake Wiwininebesaki (Winnipesaukee) to explore and highlight Abenaki heritage sites in the effort to reframe the historical narrative of the NH lakes region from an indigenous perspective. In May of 2019, several members of INHCC traveled by boat up the Lake’s west coast... Continue Reading →
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science: Projections, Problems, and Potential
By Dylan Kelly The Earth is experiencing rapid and violent transformations brought about by the actions of human beings. As we are faced with the challenges introduced by dramatic and ongoing climatic changes, many of us feel great frustration at the ignorance of our elected officials, the destructiveness of our consumption practices, and the failures... Continue Reading →
Indigenous Heritage of Southern New Hampshire: From the Past to the Present
By Elizabeth Dion In some cases, indigenous heritage of Southern New Hampshire has been explored in terms of separate themes (e.g., indigenous foodways) but lacks in-depth analysis and comparison to contemporary times. The history of indigenous peoples in New Hampshire shows a level of innovation and cultural exchange that is unique and should be rightfully... Continue Reading →
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
By Olivia Guzman There is a cold case crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in North America. An epidemic of violence against females in general notwithstanding, Indigenous females are at a great disadvantage in the United States. In 2016, there was an estimated 5,712 cases of MMIWG, however only 116 of... Continue Reading →
Indigenous Genealogy: Do You Have Native American Ancestry?
By: Kathrine C. Aydelott, MLIS, PhD People have many motivations for investigating whether they have Native American ancestry. Some people simply want to pursue the joys and frustrations of genealogical work. Some want to determine whether their family stories are true; others may be interested in seeking tribal membership. Regardless of the reason, the process... Continue Reading →
Indigenous NH 101: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Forum
In March of 2019, the Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective helped to host an open forum at University of New Hampshire addressing the potential of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day at UNH and on a larger scale. Listen to hear what panelists had to say about this change. Note: After the forum, the... Continue Reading →
Chester Price and Indigenous New Hampshire Trails
In 1958, historian and archaeologist Chester Price wrote an article called “Historic Indian Trails of New Hampshire,” which was published in The New Hampshire Archeologist. This article was later revised and included a map, which was published in 1967. Price described twenty-four trails made and used by Indigenous peoples across what is now called New... Continue Reading →
Indigenous NH 101: HB221
This week, New Hampshire legislators will vote on HB221, a bill to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective reflected on why we support the bill and we urge our listeners to call their representatives to ask them to vote in favor of it.
