Publications

The following publications from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) focus on American Indian Studies (Wisconsin Act 31) and Indigenous education. These resources support educators and communities in teaching and learning about the histories, cultures, languages, and tribal sovereignty about the eleven federally recognized American Indian Nations of Wisconsin. They also provide additional resources to support Indigenous education. 

• American Indian Education in Wisconsin (2015)
• American Indian Studies Enduring Understandings: A Resource for K-12 Educators (2025)
• American Indian Traditional Foods in USDA School Meals Programs: A Wisconsin Farm to School Toolkit (2018)
• Classroom Activities on Chippewa Treaty Rights (1991) 
• Classroom Activities on Wisconsin Indian Treaties and Tribal Sovereignty (1996) 
• Developing Agreements between Local Education Agencies and American Indian Nations and Tribal Communities: A WISCONSIN PERSPECTIVE (2017)
• District Self-Evaluation Tool on American Indian Studies (WISCONSIN ACT 31) (2025)
• Indian Government/Law Series(1990) - Three Parts:
  • American Indian Tribal Government
  • Current Federal Indian Law and Its Precedents
  • Indian-White Relations: Historical Foundations
• Linguistically and Culturally Diverse II: American Indian and Spanish-Speaking Students (2003) 
• Ogichidaa Storytellers Educational Materials (2020)
• Tribal Sovereignty and Government of the First Nations of Wisconsin (2025)
  • Lessons for K-12
  • At-A-Glance spreadsheet with an overview, driving questions, learning targets, and standards alignment for each lesson
  • Infographic: First Nations of Wisconsin Government Structure
• Wisconsin Act 31 Survey Report(s)
  • Wisconsin Act 31 Survey Report (2014)
  • Wisconsin Act 31 Survey Report (2000)

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