Amerind for Educators provides free online lessons that incorporate the Amerind Museum’s Native American collection of historic and archaeological materials, informed by knowledgeable Native American cultural specialists, archaeologists, and historians.

Story Robe artifact exhibited by the Amerind Museum

Amerind Museum

Amerind Museum entrance House Gate

A museum, art gallery, and research center dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures, and Western art. Located in Dragoon, Arizona, and surrounded by the spectacular boulders of Texas Canyon.

Amerind seeks to foster and promote knowledge and understanding of the Native Peoples of the Americas through research, education, conservation, and community engagement.

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Creating these lessons has been life-changing…

“What makes this curriculum special, and different from anything else I have been a part of, is the voice of our tribal advisors. These highly qualified experts provided honest insight and much-needed perspectives on the topics they know best. Creating these lessons has been a life-changing opportunity for me because I have had the honor to work with people from a variety of Native Nations who have corrected any misconceptions, added depth, and context to the history, and inspired these lessons with true stories and messages. The common theme from all of our advisors has been this is our truth and yes it has been difficult, but we have persevered and are still here. Their focus is on bringing their cultural traditions into the future. I have learned so much. I am grateful for the people I have met and the authentic resources they have provided for this project.”

Brenda Kilmurray

Brenda Kilmurray is a National Board Certified Teacher, currently certified in Arizona with 17 years’ experience in the classroom working with 3rd – 5th-grade students.  Brenda was awarded Cochise County’s Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year (2017), The Air Force Association’s Cochise County STEM Teacher of the Year (2017), Sierra Vista Unified School District’s Elementary Teacher of the Year (2017), and The Arizona Educational Foundation’s Arizona Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist (2018). Brenda brings her passion for the classroom and understanding of the Arizona Department of Education State Standards together to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this resource is absolutely free of charge, without any hidden fees. This project is funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The resources offered on-line are available to schools, parents, and students.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Brenda Kilmurray, Amerind’s Curriculum Specialist
520-686-0505
[email protected]

We offer 3rd – 5th-grade professional development training in-person (depending on the distance) and virtually to schools that are interested.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Brenda Kilmurray, Amerind’s Curriculum Specialist
520-686-0505
[email protected]

To schedule field trips, please call 520-586-3666. For more information, please visit our main website. https://www.amerind.org/general-info-2/

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