RH.6-8.2

© Cheryl Tuttle

Nome Cult Walk

HSS 8.8, W.8.1, W.8.4, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, SL.8.1, RH.6-8.2

This lesson introduces students to the removal and relocation of California Natives in the 1800’s. Focusing on primary and secondary sources students will discover the background of California’s Trial of Tears, the Nome Cult Walk. Students will read a newspaper article and Forest Service flier, watch a video on the Walk, and listen to four interviews of individual Native people who participate in the commemorative Nome Cult Walk. Students will take notes as they read, listen, and watch and these notes will be used in a final assessment, as students write a short essay on their understanding of the historical circumstance Nome Cult Walk.

Food Sovereignty Unit

Introduction to Food Sovereignty

HSS 6.2.1, HSS 8.12.3, HE Grade 1: Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors, HE Grade 1: Accessing Valid Health Information, RH.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.1

This lesson introduces students to the concept of food sovereignty and its importance to California Native communities. Students will explore how historical events disrupted traditional foodways and analyze the challenges Native communities face in regaining control over their food systems. Through reading, discussion, and a Venn diagram activity, students will develop an understanding of the cultural and ecological significance of food sovereignty and reflect on its role in improving health and preserving traditions. Students will understand the concept of food sovereignty and its importance to California Indian communities.

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