American Indian Initiative

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The RUSD American Indian Initiative serves as the multi-phased and multi-pronged effort to:

  • Improve the quality of student learning and well-being for all across the district by guaranteeing equitable practices in all RUSD classrooms, campuses, and administrative offices.
  • Support the learning and well-being needs of Native American students and families and respond to their diverse cultural perspectives and experiences.
  • Develop, present, and advocate for a well-rounded curriculum throughout all subject areas while emphasizing positive cultural representation and highlighting the importance of cross-cultural understanding for all students.
  • Offer professional learning, development and training opportunities for all RUSD staff in Native American and California Indian history.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Updated 9/14/2022

RUSD believes that the diversity of the district’s community of students, staff and families are integral to our mission, values and equity tenets. Recognition of the many layers of our collective history is critical to building mutual respect and connections. Today, we acknowledge the Indigenous homelands and accept responsibility for educating our students and staff about the rich culture and present-day issues facing proud local tribal communities. We are honored and grateful to be here today on these traditional homelands.


Key Areas

Leadership

This is a collaborative effort, working hand in hand with our local tribal leaders, Native American community members, Native American students and their families. RUSD Land Acknowledgement.

Policies (Laws and Practices)

Update the district policies and practices to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students, with a focus on Native American students, employees and families.

Professional Development

Provide professional development opportunities for district employees to support inclusive practices and policies that honor the rich diversity of our district and the greater region.

Curriculum & Materials

Curricular and instructional materials are updated and revised to include accurate and authentic representation of Native American culture and history. This includes the professional development associated with updated materials.

Accountability for District Climate

District administration is re-establishing and reinforcing professional behaviors that are in support of our RUSD Values.

Student Learning and Well-being

The student learning and well-being outcomes for RUSD Native American students is paramount to their success through graduation from RUSD.

2024-2025 Native American Parent Advisory Meetings
Date
Time
Location
October 8, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
November 12, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
December 10, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
January 14, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
February 11, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
March 11, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
April 8, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507
May 13, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In-person: Soboba Tribal Tanf
1425 Spruce St., Riverside 92507