Empowering Educators for Cultural Competency

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 Mission
At Creatum.curr, we are committed to enhancing the educational experiences of all Native American students by equipping educators and school districts with strategies and tools for effective cultural integration. We listen to community needs, develop teacher community connections, promote cultural awareness, and provide sustainable resources. We strive to empower educators and districts to meet their academic and personal goals for their students.

We involve the community at the grassroots level in defining Culture, assessing the need for appropriate resources, and providing guidance on how to ensure educators and districts have the resources and support necessary to meet their cultural integration goals.
Support expert
Derek Stewart is a professor at United Tribes Technical College and South Dakota State University, and a licensed K-12 art and special education teacher in North Dakota and South Dakota.  

Derek began studying the concept of effective cultural integration for improving academic achievement when starting his career at McLaughlin School District on the Standing Rock Reservation. That eventually led to a fifteen-year endeavor spent researching Lakota/ Dakota culture and innovative teaching practices.

Derek was awarded the Mellon Faculty Career Enhancement Fellowship from the American Indian College Fund and has presented at the South Dakota Indian Education Summit, SDSU School of Art and Design, and TCU Faculty Research Convening in Denver, Colorado. These experiences have inspired him to continue researching and working towards equitable educational practices.

Features

CONSULTATION

Schools face various challenges, and as our schools become more diverse, so too do the resources and support needed to meet all students' learning needs. Free consultation is an opportunity to discuss these concerns with an expert. Based on the conversation, a strategic planning package will be developed for your school to implement. Any additional planning can be discussed for ongoing support.

Culturally Responsive Curriculum Resources

It is challenging for teachers to have the time or know-how to navigate quality cultural materials for implementation in the classroom. CRCR takes that burden away from the educator, providing monthly ongoing support. Teachers can reach out at any time for resources for up and upcoming lessons.

Targeted goals and assessment

As your school establishes its goals for the year, let us create a system for implementing targeted assessments. This service will make those goals measurable, along with ongoing tracking and modifications to ensure those goals are met.

Weekly Educational News Letters

A weekly newsletter exploring the intersection of culture, education, and teaching. This resource is designed to inspire new ways of thinking about learning and the development of culturally responsive teaching practices. Come explore the thoughts of the day, as we explore new ways of constructing learning spaces. This resource is great for scaffolded professional development throughout the year.

Online Courses

The online course series is designed for teachers and support staff who want to foster inclusive, equitable, and empowering learning environments. Grounded in multicultural education, Indigenous pedagogy, and culturally responsive teaching, these courses will equip you with both the mindset and practical tools to transform your classroom and curriculum.

Professional Development

Professional development provides on-site faculty and staff workshops, addressing specific district goals. This service provides small group training and one-on-one support to address areas of need so your faculty feel supported in meeting your school's expectations.

Testimonials

     

 Dynamic, passionate, and authentically connected. Just a few words in an attempt to capitalize on the professional dispositions and teaching pedagogy of Dr. Derek Stewart, who facilitated a Tribal Arts I course for Early College students at our institution. His passion for tribal arts and history provided a welcoming and energizing setting, resulting in authentic connections between students and on a teacher-to-student basis 

Leah Hamann: Monarch Project Early College Coordinator: Classroom Teacher
     

 Derek Stewart has been a master instructor and course developer for the Traditional Arts, Food and Medicine Classes at the Sitting Bull Visitor Center for the past 8 years. He has gone above and beyond to make sure that his courses are developed and taught with the utmost respect and meet the needs of the Visitor Center. 

Jen Martel: Director, Sitting Bull College Visitor Center: School Administrator
     

 Dr. Derek Stewart’s curriculum development process provides my college students with a solid framework for exploring creative solutions to real-life problems. His curriculum planning supports and enhances my desire to provide students with challenging yet achievable learning goals, which include community engagement with stakeholders and artists. Since then, he has positively impacted over three hundred SDSU students. 

Elizabeth Tofte, PhD: SDSU Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture: District Coordinator
  

Workshops

Contact

  • Bismarck, ND, USA

Tell us a little about some of the challenges your school is having? Once we understand the challenges your school is facing, a free, outlined plan will be drafted and ready for you to implement.