Japanese Internment in Southeast Alaska
From a See Stories digital storytelling workshop in Angoon, Alaska October 2022.
Classroom Guide
Essential Questions
- What is Equilibrium Restoration (in the context of World War II Alaska: Oral Histories)?
- Why is it important to learn about the resilience efforts of Alaska Native Peoples?
- How were Alaska Native Communities impacted by World War II and what are the impacts today?
Standards
- Grade 9-12 Alaska Social Studies Standards Theme 4: The Myth of the Last Frontier Topic: Resistance and Reform Anchor Standard: Civics Anchor Standard 8: Processes, Rules, and Laws. Content Standard: SS.AKH.4.8.1 Evaluate the efficacy of formal and informal colonial policies, their effects on Sovereign Tribal Nations’ ability to self‐govern, and Alaska Native resistance efforts to preserve Tribal sovereignty.
- Alaska Cultural Standards D. Culturally knowledgeable students are able to engage effectively in learning activities that are based on traditional ways of knowing and learning. 4. Gather oral and written history information from the local community and provide an appropriate interpretation of its cultural meaning and significance.
Resources
- Against All Odds - The Aleut Corporation Documentary
- The Empty Chair
- World War II Alaska
- Aleutian Island World War II National Historic Area Battle of Attu
- Unsung History Podcast: Alaska Territorial Guard in World War II
- Book: Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II by Holly Miowak Guise
- Student Assignment: World War II Alaska Oral Histories Guided Form
Workshop Info
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