The Omaha Nation Culture Walk is a semester-long program with four sessions that aims to educate participants about the Omaha Nation reservation located just north of Omaha, Nebraska. The first meeting will provide an overview of statistics and information about the Omaha Nation at UNO. The second meeting will involve traveling to the Omaha Nation to work with students in their public schools. The third meeting will discuss culturally responsive teaching strategies as they relate to the Omaha Nation. The fourth meeting will be a virtual reflection on the Culture Walk experience and its impact. The program offers personal and professional benefits for participants such as increasing understanding of the local community and better preparing for teaching careers.
2. Omaha Nation
Just over an hour north of Omaha is Macy,
Nebraska, home of the Omaha Nation. The
reservation is a place with a very distinct and
rich cultural heritage. Residents of the
reservation are also faced with
Unique educational challenges.
3. The Experience
? The Omaha Nation Culture Walk will take
place in four sessions during the fall
semester
4. First Meeting
? Meet at UNO for an overview of
statistics and information about the
Omaha Nation
5. Second Meeting
? Travel
to Omaha Nation to work with
students in the Omaha Nation Public
Schools
6. Third Meeting
? Meet to discuss culturally responsive
teaching strategies, especially as
they relate to the Omaha Nation
7. Fourth Meeting
? Meet virtually on the wikispace to
reflect on learning and the impact of
information gained through the
Culture Walks.
8. The Benefits
? Personal enrichment ¨C You can increase your
understanding of your community.
? Make connections¨C You can meet area teachers,
community members and administrators.
? Job preparation- You will be asked about personal
experiences with diversity in every interview.
? Prevent ¡®Culture Shock¡¯ - You will
be better prepared for what you
will experience when you begin
teaching
9. To Participate
? Participation is free!
? Must pre-register at:
http://culturewalks.wikispaces.com
? Questions? Contact:
Dr. Sarah Edwards
skedwards@mail.unomaha.edu
or Jessica Mallory jmallory@mail.unomaha.edu
