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Scarce 1977 Tacoma Public Schools Indian Education Program curriculum binder / workshop publication
Original educational materials developed from the American Indian Culture-Based Curriculum Workshop held April 25–29, 1977, produced through the Tacoma Public Schools Indian Education Program in Washington State.
The title page identifies Linda Skinner of Ponca City, Oklahoma, as consultant, James P. Egawa as Indian Education Program Coordinator, and Virginia Bill as Chairperson of the Indian Education Parent Policy Committee.
This substantial curriculum resource contains Native American stories, legends, games, picture-writing activities, flannelboard lessons, puppet stories, patterns and illustrations. Several materials specifically reference Indigenous peoples and traditions of the Pacific Northwest.
Contents shown include:
* The Deer and Spilyai (Coyote) — credited to Puyallup Indian Education staff
* The Fire War
* Harmony in Nature
* How Coyote Made the Columbia River
* How Raven Brought Light to the World
* How Raven Helped the Ancient People
* Totem Pole
* White Eagle: The Law on Mount Adams
* American Indian Games
* Indian Picture Symbol Checkerboard
* Maiden of Deception Pass (Samish)
* Raven and Snipe
* Indian Picture Writing
* Branch Puppet Story of Sticks
* Brother Salmon and Sister Clam
* Numerous original-style illustrations, animal patterns and teaching aids
Condition: Vintage used condition with age toning, light spotting/foxing and general storage/handling wear. Pages are three-hole punched as originally assembled. Please review photographs closely for condition and contents. Sold as a historical educational publication.
Item specifics
Year: 1977
Organization: Tacoma Public Schools Indian Education Program
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Workshop: American Indian Culture-Based Curriculum Workshop
Consultant: Linda Skinner, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Coordinator: James P. Egawa
Subject: Native American / American Indian Education
Format: Three-hole-punched curriculum/workshop materials
Language: English
Vintage: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original period educational material
