We’re thrilled to invite 3rd–12th grade history, social studies, and humanities teachers and curriculum designers to apply for the 2026 Upstander Academy — a seven-day, residential professional development experience unlike anything else.
From June 27 to July 3, 2026, up to 25 educators will embark on an immersive learning journey through the Dawnland (New England), to comprehend Native American history and contemporary realities from Native faculty. The Academy centers land and water-based learning, Indigenous knowledge systems, survivance, and place-based history on tribal homelands and at public history sites — giving educators the content knowledge, curricular tools, and pedagogical frameworks to bring greater depth and nuance to their classrooms.
We will begin at Nibezun in Passadumkeag, ME and conclude in Boston, MA, and encourage teachers to apply as a team from their school to maximize their impact. The Academy offers a Pay-What-You-Can tuition model, so participants can contribute $0 or more.
Application Timeline:
- April 27, 2026: applications due (NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE)
- May 1, 2026: applicants will be notified
- May 15, 2026: applicants must accept or decline invitation
Learn more and apply at www.upstanderproject.org/learn/upstander-academy-2026
Questions? Email nessie@upstanderproject.org
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
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