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Shinnecocks and Harvard Partner To Develop Early Learning Curriculum
Harvard University Native American Program will make visits to reservation.
The has entered into a partnership with Harvard University in order to find the best curriculum for the nation's planned early learning and day care center.
Harvard undergraduates and graduate students in the "Native Americans in the 21st Century: Nation Building II" course will go on short-term field visits to the Shinnecock Reservation for research. The Harvard University Native American Program, which works with university faculty on issues affecting the lives of indigenous peoples, funds the course, which is offered through the Kennedy School of Government and the Graduate School of Education.
"The Shinnecock Nation sought to become involved with HUNAP and 'Nations Building II' in order to create a first-rate early educational program that also ties in with the traditions of the Shinnecock Indian Nation," a Shinnecock press release states.
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“I view this as a great opportunity, not only for our children, but for all area children," Shinnecock Trustees Chairman Randy King was quoted as saying in a press release. "Whatever innovative, educational ideas we develop here, we are willing to share with the outside world.”
The lead faculty member for "Nation Building II" and faculty chair of the native health program of HUNAP is Professor Dennis Norman, Ed.D., of the Harvard Medical School.