Optional Resources to Take With You...
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Woody Guthrie on Youtube
Song played and sung by Woody Guthrie from the album, “This Land is Your Land: The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1.” Song is a primary source that provides insight into some perspectives of the Grand Coulee Dam.
Mason PUD 3 on YouTube
Video that explains how the hydroelectric operations within the Grand Coulee Dam operate in addition to including inside-look at the construction of the dam and hydroelectric systems.
US Bureau of Reclamation on Youtube
Video produced by the Bureau of Reclamation detailing repairs and improvements made to the third hydroelectric powerhouse located on the Grand Coulee Dam.
Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) on Youtube
Video produced by the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) sharing the impact of the Grand Coulee Dam and the Columbia River Basin Project on the indigenous Spokan Tribe and their struggle with the US government for their indigeneity, cultural freedom, and for the federal government to honor their relationships to the Columbia River and the lands around it.
British Pathé on Youtube
Video employing man vs. Nature rhetoric to detail the construction and grand opening of the Grand Coulee dam with shots of local indigenous tribes in attendance.
Trigger Warning: Narrator uses a racial slur to refer to the indigenous people in the area.
Old Time TV on Youtube
Historical film and primary source produced by the College of Geography at the University of California Los Angeles detailing the Columbia River and its role in the Pacific Northwest.
From Britannica Kids
Map providing geographical placement of various tribes that call the Columbia Plateau home.
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This is a digital tool that allows users to search for indigenous ties to lands all over the world and provides users with links to view individual tribe websites for further reference. The website also provides teachers with a guide for using the Native Land Digital Tool in their classrooms and other helpful resources.
Having access to the names and territories of local tribes can help research, building lesson plans, and finding literary resources.
Website curated to provide resources and book suggestions for educator teaching on subjects related to indigeneity by the National Education Association.
Website that contains a plethora of teaching resources for teaching on topics related to indigeneity, civil rights, climate change and justice, etc. Website also includes a variety of resources for teachers to use when teaching on such topics.