Name: Beyond Inclusion: Practicing Cultural Responsibility in the Classroom
Start: 2026-06-10T10:10:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T11:10:00-0400

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Beyond Inclusion: Practicing Cultural Responsibility in the Classroom

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Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Elm Room 202 B

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive panel will share firsthand perspectives and resources for how schools can meaningfully engage and support Indigenous students. Through guided discussion, panelists will explore how educators can build trust with Native students and families, create culturally safe classrooms, and integrate Indigenous perspectives into daily lessons year-round. Conversations will center around thoughtful approaches to incorporating Indigenous lessons and knowledge to our westernized education system. Attendees will gain practical tools, educational resources, and a deeper cultural understanding to foster a more inclusive, engaging, and respectful learning environment for Indigenous students and their peers. First-voice accounts of her K-12 years will be shared by Nola Pina (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) and resources provided by the Museum of Cherokee People for educators will be shared by Chapman Herlihy. Attendees will be able to ask questions throughout the session and may also be invited to break out into small conversational groups.

Speakers

No-La Pina (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)

Lead Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialist, Museum of the Cherokee People

Nola Pina (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) grew up in the Big Cove community on the Qualla Boundary. Her passion for cultural preservation is what drives her to continue to take in as much knowledge as she can every day. As the Lead Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialist at the Museum, Nola enjoys demonstrating and teaching finger-weaving (she is a first-generation finger weaver herself), as well as storytelling and leading tours. Nola can often be found reading and adding to her personal library about Cherokee history, life, culture, and other Indigenous... Read More →

Chapman Herlihy

Curriculum Coordinator, Museum of the Cherokee People

Chapman Herlihy is the Curriculum Coordinator at the Museum of the Cherokee People. Her role includes working on educational projects and resources that impact both the museum and Great Smokey Mountains National Park. These K-12 resources support Cherokee-centric curriculum and educator development. Prior to this, Chapman worked as a Partner of the National Park Service... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Elm Room 202 B

Breakout Sessions, Affiliate Partner Session

Company Museum of the Cherokee People
Audience Administrators / School Leaders, Educators, Higher Education
Subject School Climate & Culture, Student-Centered Teaching & Learning, Family Engagement, Mattering & Belonging
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No-La Pina (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)

Chapman Herlihy

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No-La Pina (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)

Chapman Herlihy

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