Participants will spend the morning with Ben Pease. Ben Pease will provide direct instruction on his experiences as an artist and how he uses art to express stories of culture, history, and his life. He will ask teachers to connect their own family stories to art and create art that depicts this story. He will provide an opportunity for teachers to be inspired by his work and create their own. In the morning, teachers will explore activism through art. From the Dakota Access Pipeline to Indigeno

Participants will spend the morning with Ben Pease. Ben Pease will provide direct instruction on his experiences as an artist and how he uses art to express stories of culture, history, and his life. He will ask teachers to connect their own family stories to art and create art that depicts this story. He will provide an opportunity for teachers to be inspired by his work and create their own. In the morning, teachers will explore activism through art. From the Dakota Access Pipeline to Indigenous People's Day in Montana, Ben has used art as a platform for Indigenous voices. Teachers will learn how they can use art in all content areas for IEFA through storytelling in ways where all students can uncover all their cultures and stories. In the afternoon, educators will engage in a session deving into appropriation and art. This interactive workshop aims to empower teachers with the tools to effectively guide discussions on the crucial art standards in Indian Education for All. They will explore various artistic ideas through a captivating timeline journey and immersive gallery walk experience, all within the context of the social studies framework. This enriching exploration will be grounded in Essential Understandings 5, 6 and 7, enhancing educators' ability to inspire and enlighten their students.