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PBS Utah produced We Shall Remain: A Native History of Utah, a five-part documentary focusing on the stories and ways of the Ute, Paiute, Northwestern Shoshone, Goshute, and Navajo people. Below are lesson plans and resources that support the documentaries.
Rethinking First ContactThe Effects of European Arrival on the Established Cultures of North America
The student will combine their knowledge of Christopher Columbus with information about first contact among the Great Basin tribes to understand the many consequences of contact between Indians and Europeans in the Great Basin.
The Art & Technology of Utah's 5 Unique Indian CulturesThe student will be able to connect the artistry and innovation of Utah's five tribes to their history and culture.
How the Meanings of Colors Transmit Navajo CultureStudents will be able to identify the four colors important to the Navajos and understand how these colors represent different elements of Navajo culture. They will also be able to understand how values and beliefs associated with color help transmit culture from one generation to the next.
Use of Storytelling in the Transmission of Goshute CultureThe student will be able to identify important elements of Goshute culture through their oral tradition.
Shoshone Seasonal Land Use and CultureThe student will be able to analyze the relationship between the culture and environments of the Northwestern Shoshones. The student will also understand the importance of oral tradition to the transmission of Shoshone culture.
The Trade Economy of the Southern PaiutesThe student will be able to identify the subsistence practices of the Southern Paiutes and analyze the economic and social connections between the different bands of Southern Paiutes in Utah.
The Bear Dance as an Expression of Ute CultureThe student will learn about Ute culture by investigating the Bear Dance tradition.
We Shall Remain: Fourth Grade AssessmentThe student will be able to create a visual representation of the knowledge gained studying the American Indians of Utah.
Rethinking ThanksgivingThe Reality of Indian-English Relations in Colonial New England
The student will be able to comprehend the differences between the story of Thanksgiving and the reality of the political tensions in early seventeenth-century New England and compare that situation to the settlement of Utah.
The Ingenuity of Utah's Indian LeadersThe student will be able to identify some of Utah's American Indian leaders and explain their unique contributions to their tribes and the history of Utah.
How the Miss Navajo Competition Reflects the Ingenuity of The Navajo Tribe and its Young WomenThe student will be able to understand how the skills necessary to win the Miss Navajo competition reflect the ingenuity and culture of the Navajo people.
Female Leaders Throughout Paiute HistoryThe student will understand the life of Sarah Winnemucca and be able to draw connections between Winnemucca's beliefs and accomplishments and the beliefs and impact of contemporary Southern Paiute women leaders.
We Shall Remain: Seventh Grade AssessmentThe student will be able to discern the correct answers to multiple choice questions based on comprehension of the materials presented on the American Indians of Utah.
Rethinking Manifest DestinyWestward Expansion and American Indian Sovereignty
The student will be able to weigh the events of history influenced by the assumption of manifest destiny by examining the underlying concepts and points of view involved.
The Long Walk and the Escape to UtahThe student will be able to examine United States Indian policy by understanding the events surrounding the Long Walk. They also will be able to understand how the Long Walk and the escape to Utah serve as examples of Navajo determination and persistence.
Ute Sovereignty and the Competition Over Resources on the Uintah-Ouray ReservationThe students will understand the history of the Utes' displacement and dispossession, as well as how vital land and resources are to the sovereignty of the Ute nation in Utah.
We Shall Remain: High School AssessmentThe student will be able to write an essay using knowledge gained studying the American Indians of Utah.
American Indian Heritage Month ResourcesResources to help you celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.
Utah American Indian Digital ArchiveArticles, tribal documents, oral histories, photographs, and maps pertaining to Utah's Indian tribes.
Utah Indian Curriculum ProjectLesson plans and resources for 4th and 7th grades and high school, tied to state standards.
PBS Utah's We Shall Remain: The GoshuteA locally produced documentary focusing on the stories and ways of the Goshute tribe. Duration: 29min 15sec
PBS Utah's We Shall Remain: The NavajoA PBS Utah documentary focusing on the stories and ways of the Navajo people. Duration: 29min 20sec
PBS Utah's We Shall Remain: The Northwestern ShoshoneLearn about the Northwestern Shoshone people in this PBS Utah documentary. Duration: 29min 15sec
PBS Utah's We Shall Remain: The PaiutePBS Utah's documentary on the Paiute tribe. Duration: 29min 30sec
PBS Utah's We Shall Remain: The UteThe Ute tribe is beautifully protrayed in this PBS Utah's documentary. Duration: 29min 20sec
We Shall Remain - PBSDownload and view the PBS American Experience We Shall Remain series. Utah Educators can access this video via eMedia.
American West CenterIn 1964 A. R. Mortensen and C. Gregory Crampton, two University of Utah history professors, founded the American West Center with the then unique mission of researching the history and culture of the American West.
PBS UtahPBS Utah is one of Utah's public broadcasting stations. PBS Utah offers the full PBS schedule, an instructional television block, and award-winning, locally-produced television programs and documentaries.
Utah Division of Indian AffairsThe UDIA provides general information about Indians/tribes and also provides presentations to various sectors: public, private, schools. UDIA is also responsible for 'repatriation of American Indian human remains' found on non-federal lands.
Utah State Board of EducationUSBE ensures literacy and numeracy, provides high quality instruction, establishes curriculum with high standards and relevance, and requires effective assessment to inform high quality instruction and accountability for all Utah children.
Utah TribesGoshute, Northwestern Band of the Shoshone, Southern Paiute, and Ute nations