In 2026, the Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE) is sponsoring 3 seminar tracks for the Teacher Leadership Shi\u0142gozh\u00f3\u00f3 Institute (TLSI). This year the INE is offering 3 different tracks for educators to choose from:<\/p>\n

Track 1: Amplifying Student Voice, Choice & Cultural Identity through Technology with Ashley Esparza<\/h5>\n
Discover how digital tools can support and honor Indigenous students\u2019 voice, cultural knowledge, and ways of knowing. This seminar will explore practical strategies for using technology to create learning experiences where students can share their stories, connect their cultural identities to academic content, and experience agency in learning. Participants will examine digital platforms and multimedia tools that enable students to express their learning in a variety of ways, from digital storytelling that incorporates tradition and self-expression to collaborative spaces that center Indigenous perspectives.<\/p>\n

Track 2:Every Picture Tells a Story: Forest and Land Management Using Spatial Data (GIS), StoryMaps and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).<\/h5>\n
This seminar with look at how tribes are asserting their skills, knowledge and rights to the management of their natural resources using spatial data tools.\u00a0 Using a variety of data collection methods, INE fellows will learn how natural resource data attributes are applied to spatial data analysis tools to develop natural, culturally appropriate management approaches and practices. The content will be adaptable across academic subjects while aligning with educational standards. This seminar will include selected reading materials and presentations to create a meaningful learning experience for teachers to create a curriculum unit unique to the students they serve.<\/p>\n

Track 3: Native American History and Ethnoecology: The Cultural Relevance of Sustaining Indigenous Food Systems<\/h5>\n
This seminar will focus on Native American communities, starting with a historical approach to build awareness of the Southwest region of tribal communities. A key goal is to provide teachers with foundational knowledge of Native American history, especially on important topics like boarding schools. After establishing this foundation, the seminar will transition into discussions about Indigenous food systems, food sovereignty, and ecology. Activities may explore how food and ceremonies historically intersect and how these traditions have evolved over time. The content will be adaptable across subjects such as social studies, English, and science, while aligning with educational standards. This seminar will include selected reading materials, presentations to create a meaningful learning experience for teachers to create a curriculum unit unique to the students they serve.<\/p>\n

Benefits of program participation<\/h5>\n
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Increased knowledge of best practices in culturally responsive curriculum development<\/li>\n
Completion of a published, self-authored curriculum unit for use in your classroom<\/li>\n
Recognition by the school\/district of their accomplishments<\/li>\n
Faculty affiliate status at Northern Arizona University during the program dates, which gives full access to Cline Library resources<\/li>\n
Receive a certificate of completion indicating the number of hours earned<\/li>\n
Access to colleague\u2019s self-authored curriculum units for use in your classroom<\/li>\n
Networking and learning from other educators in Native-serving schools<\/li>\n
A stipend of $1500 provided upon program completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Teachers who are TLSI Fellows participate in an 7-month Fellowship that will increase their:<\/h4>\n\nContent knowledge<\/li>\nCurriculum-development skills<\/li>\nCapacity to deliver culturally responsive lessons<\/li>\nLeadership ability<\/li>\n

Applications due: February 20, 2026<\/h3>\n

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