What is the role of Native American educators who are not necessarily classroom teachers?
• Native educators in and out of the classroom have been working for years at the local level, trying to reinforce Indian self identity within their own tribal boundaries. Cradleboard maximizes their work and brings it beyond the reservation into the light of a brighter day. There, learners of all backgrounds can also benefit from the accuracy and fun of studying Native American culture together with Native American cultural experts (as well as with accredited teachers) who teach and learn about themselves and other tribes, including those things which are seldom available in school curricula. Homeschool teachers, parents and friends are now empowered to learn and pass on accurate information even without the benefit of the classroom. Ignorance about – and interest in – Native American people and culture are about the same at age 70 as at age 12 , indicating a fertile field for positive action. We can do this!
