Using Art and Literature to Teach Indigenous Futurisms

Susan Cridland‐Hughes; Mindy Spearman; Alison E. Leonard

doi:10.58680/ej2025115254

November 1, 2025The English Journal

Using Art and Literature to Teach Indigenous Futurisms

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The research aims to explore the effectiveness of using art and literature to teach about Indigenous identity and culture to preservice teachers.
Incorporated contemporary Indigenous art into the curriculum
Included young adult literature focused on Indigenous themes
Conducted classes for preservice teachers in secondary English methods
Increased awareness of Indigenous identity among preservice teachers
Enhanced understanding of Indigenous culture through literature and art
Promoted critical discussions on representation in education

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Demonstrates how integrating art and literature enhances preservice teacher awareness of Indigenous culture and identity.

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The authors share how they used contemporary Indigenous art and young adult literature in secondary English methods classes to increase preservice teacher awareness of Indigenous identity and culture.

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