πβ¨ Unwrap the gift of joyful learning this holiday season with the bKids Toolbox! ππCurated by Brownicity moms, expert educators, and artists, this special collection sparks curiosity, nurtures exploration, and fosters engagement for the entire family. Dive into captivating read-alongs, vibrant books, creative coloring pages, exciting activities, and meaningful conversations. π¨πππ SPECIAL 'Hues of You' HOLIDAY OFFER πOrder your bKids Toolbox this December and receive an exclusive holiday treat: our 'Hues of You: Learning About the Skin You Are In' Activity Book added to your toolbox as a gift from Brownicity! πππ Don't miss this delightful addition to explore and embrace the beauty of diverse skin tones! ππΎππ½ππΌFollow this link to learn more...and π grab your bKids Toolbox now to elevate your family's learning journey:π brownicity.com/blog/curated-for-joyful-learning-meet-the-bkids-toolbox-a-holiday-gift/.Teach kids about antiracism while having fun togetherβΌοΈ π§πΌβπ¦°π§πΏπ±πΌββοΈπ§π½βπ¦±#holidaygiftideas #holidaygiftguide #antiracismforkids #antiracisteducation #familylearning #SpecialOffer #JoyfulLearning #letslearn #learningisfun ... See MoreSee Less
What are Narratives and why are they important? π€'Dominant narrative' is the lens through which history is told from the perspective of the dominant culture. ππΎππ½When the stories people hear and repeat about Native Americans are filled with negative stereotypes, misperceptions, myths, and the sense that they are invisible or gone, people make an assumption that this is βthe way things are.β This becomes the 'dominant narrative,' or the accepted story, about Native peoples in the U.S.Anytime we examine narratives in relation to marginalized people, most of the time crucial perspectives are lost and voices are silenced. Exercising caution about the narratives we hear about such groups becomes critical, because often the narrative does not really tell βtheirβ story.'Narrative change' is an intentional effort to replace an existing narrative with something new. Narrative change can lead to shifts in attitudes, behaviors, practices and policies β and can lead to deeper and lasting changes in systems and culture.ITβS TIME FOR THE OLD, FALSE NARRATIVES ABOUT NATIVE PEOPLES TO CHANGE AND BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES! ππΎππ½ππΌNative groups are working hard to change the narratives about themselves, and we can help by educating ourselves and speaking up with the #truth.Read more here: π brownicity.com/blog/what-competing-narratives-taught-me-about-native-nations/.What are some harmful, false narratives (or myths) about Native Americans that youβve heard? Share your thoughts in the comments.#nativeamerican #wordsmatter #narratives #reclaimingnativetruth #antiracisteducation #storiesmatter #letslearnPhoto credit: First Nations Development Institute ... See MoreSee Less
Ready to learn? Check out our blog today where Laura Marti shares what she learned about 'narratives' on her visit to the National Museum of the American Indian. ππΌππ½ππΎπ brownicity.com/blog/what-competing-narratives-taught-me-about-native-nations/.πΈHow have the historical narratives told about Native Americans impacted our history?πΈHow have these narratives influenced how non-Native Americans see Native Nations?Share your thoughts and what you've been learning this Native American Heritage Month!#learning #LearningJourney #NativeAmericans #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NMAI #treaties #narratives #WeAreStillHere ... See MoreSee Less