Narratives and Strategies for Promoting Indigenous Education : Empowering Teachers and Community in the Zuni Pueblo

This book describes the experiences of students, educators, and community members living in the Zuni Pueblo and working to integrate Indigenous language, culture, and history in in the Zuni Pueblo schools. Aimed at teacher education faculty seeking to work in collaborative relationships with Indigenous populations, this volume offers a first-hand account of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the preservation of Indigenous culture in pre-K-12 curriculum and instruction. Featuring a range of perspectives from within a tribal educational institution, this book demonstrates the possibilities for successful partnerships between Indigenous schools and Western systems of education.

Cheryl A. Torrez is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of New Mexico, USA.

Marjori Krebs is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of New Mexico, USA.