Curriculum Theory and Educational Practice to Center Indigenous Past, Present and Future in New York City

Using a humanities centered approach, this course supports educators in schools, museums and other public spaces to understand and center Indigenous past, present and future in New York City by engaging with curriculum theory to Indigenize educational practices. The course centers Lenape authors, films, museum exhibits and land based learning about Lenapehoking, the land Teachers College is on, in addition to looking more broadly at Native American culture, history and policies that continue to impact how we learn about sovereign Nations in the United States today. Students learn from Indigenous film, art, fiction and non-fiction works, and their choice of four field trips in Lenapehoking, to understand the history and current issues that are at the heart of Native American sovereignty and self-determination for Tribes within the United States.

Dates: January 2 - 16, 2026

Times:  Required in-person meeting on January 10th from 1:00 - 5:00pm ET and live Zoom sessions on

• January 3th from 12:00 - 5:00pm ET
• January 7th from 4:00 - 9:00pm ET
• January 14th from 4:00 - 9:00pm ET

Please note: All students must come prepared having completed one asynchronous class of approximately 3 hours including a video lecture plus online discussion. The asynchronous class will be available starting 12/15/2025 and must be completed prior to January 3rd session.

Format: Hybrid - Both in person and online meetings are required

Price: $595

Please Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis or for up to 3 credits. Registration for this course through TC Academy is for the non-credit offering and Academic Credits will not be awarded. For instructions on how to register for the credit offering see below.

For more information, questions or to register: Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu

This course can be taken for credit in accordance with TC's enrollment policies. If you are not a current student and would like to take this course for credit, please review the Non-Degree Application Instructions page on our website and proceed accordingly. Also, please note that if you plan to take this on a for-credit basis, college tuition and fees will apply. If you are a continuing student in a degree program and have approval from your advisor, you can register for this course beginning on December 1st. Winter session courses will follow spring registration and payment deadlines.