Monthly Native American Observances
Seattle Public Schools recognizes Native Nations have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.
Shana Brown is the Native American curriculum specialist for district’s Native American Education Program, led by Manager Gail Morris. They have developed meaningful and essential resources to educate our community about the contributions and achievements of tribal citizens, tribes, and Nations throughout the year.
Honoring the healing journeys of the survivors of residential and Indian boarding schools and their families.
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day
Find educational resources for teachers, students, and families for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday of every October.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources
SPS celebrates and honors Native American Heritage year round. Meet local tribal change makers and heroes.
Honoring Native American Heritage: We are more than a month
Learn more about life experiences of many notable African-Native Americans!
Celebrating African American and Native American heritageMarch 9 honors NW Native American activist and influential leader Billy Frank Jr.
Learn more about Billy Frank Jr.
Native American women and men have shared political power since time immemorial.
Learn more about influential Native American women
Indigenous people go missing at higher rates than other people. Urgent action is needed. Help support efforts to push for change!
Help fight the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people
Two-Spirit is an umbrella term for Native people who have both male and female spirits.
Learn more about Two-Spirit Pride month