Testimony & Primary Sources - American Indian Studies (TAPS'13)

Lake Delton, WI
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Testimony & Primary Sources - American Indian Studies (TAPS'13)
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Central Time)

Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center
1-800-648-4765
60 Gasser Road
Grand Ballroom
Lake Delton, WI 53940
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American Indian Studies & Act 31

In 1989, the state of Wisconsin passed legislation requiring the instruction of Wisconsin American Indian history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized tribes and bands in the state, commonly referred to as Act 31. The legislation carries language requiring instruction at least twice in elementary grades and at least once in high school.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) are pleased to present this years’ Testimony and Primary Sources workshop.  Participants will hear testimony from Judge David Raasch, a retired judge from Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians. Mr. Raasch is currently a Tribal Court Specialist with the Fox Valley Technical College Criminal Justice Center for Innovation in Appleton, WI.

The day will continue with discussions on how to bring testimony into your classroom, the use of primary sources and artifacts with students, examination of special artifacts from the WHS archives, and information on the use of oral histories. 

Every participant will receive a copy of the “Thinking Like a Historian” framework from the WHS, as well as a copy of “Native Nations of Wisconsin: Sharing their History, Culture, and Traditions” from the DC Everest School District Oral History Program.

Questions? Please contact:

Kris McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant
kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov ** (608) 266-2207 

David O’Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant
david.o’connor@dpi.wi.gov ** (608) 267-2283
 

Contact Information


  • Daniel Woodbridge
    Office Operations Associate
    WI Department of Public Instruction
    125 S. Webster Street
    Madison, WI 53703
    daniel.woodbridge@dpi.wi.gov
    Phone: 608-267-9274

Payment Instructions

  • Standard rate = $90

    Group rate = $50 per person. Groups must have a minimum of four people.



    If you are submitting payment by check, please submit your check with a copy of the registration confirmation to:
    Department of Public Instruction
    Debra Anklam, 5th Floor
    P.O. Box 7841
    Madison, WI 53707-7841.

    Online registration ends April 29, 2013. We are not accepting onsite registrations.
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