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About
We Are Our Ancestors' Keepers is a culturally affirming K-12 curriculum and student workbook that inspires young leaders of color to connect with their heritage, learn stories of historic and contemporary role models, and develop leadership, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. Through biography-based lessons, reflective prompts, art and writing activities, affirmations, and challenge tasks, students explore how courage, creativity, and community shape change-and build confidence to imagine and pursue their own futures.
Highlights
Audience: elementary through high school students; adaptable for classrooms, after-school programs, and home learningCore components: hero/shero biographies, discussion prompts, creative projects, reflection pages, affirmations, and extension activities
Learning goals: identity affirmation, historical and civic awareness, creative expression, problem-solving, and leadership developmentOutcomes: stronger self-efficacy, deeper connection to cultural legacy, and practical tools for leadership and community engagement.
Highlights
Audience: elementary through high school students; adaptable for classrooms, after-school programs, and home learningCore components: hero/shero biographies, discussion prompts, creative projects, reflection pages, affirmations, and extension activities
Learning goals: identity affirmation, historical and civic awareness, creative expression, problem-solving, and leadership developmentOutcomes: stronger self-efficacy, deeper connection to cultural legacy, and practical tools for leadership and community engagement.