Date: Tue Sep 30, 12:00 AM PST - Tue Sep 30, 11:59 PM PST
Category:
- Life Skills
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Cadette, Senior, and Ambassadors, as change agents you are charged with understanding the past, experiencing the present, and making the world a better place for all in the future. Social Justice issues have been in the forefront of the media-Black Lives Matter, #Me Too, and more. Social Justice for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest, the US, and the world remains in the background. With this self-led patch program, you will get a glimpse into the history and culture of Native American Tribes/Nations of the Pacific Northwest but also many of the Social Justice issues facing our Indigenous neighbors.
There are 29 federally recognized Native American Tribes/Nations and 5 non-federally recognized within the boundaries of Girl Scouts of Western Washington and many more throughout British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. This self-led patch program for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts provides a glimpse into the heritage of these original dwellers of the land.
Throughout this program, you will find things to read and listen to, video links to watch, hands-on activities, and discussions to have as you proceed.
In learning about Pacific Northwest Native Heritage, it is important not to appropriate their cultures. Culture refers to the traditions, customs, beliefs, and practices of any given ethnic, racial, or religious group. This could include elements such as art, music, dance, stories, and clothing. There are times when these things are shared by the person who owns them so that they can be experienced by someone outside of that culture. However, when someone outside of that culture takes and uses these things without permission, it is cultural appropriation.
It is also important to note that one culture can be influenced by
another. Through trade, marriage, travel, and relocation it is not
uncommon for different tribes/nations to share, borrow, and even take
on cultural aspects of other tribes/nations. There are many
tribes/nations represented in the geographical area of the Pacific
Northwest as a result of relocation. And unfortunately, some
tribes/nations' customs, cultures, and languages have been lost to
history. To rebuild, tribes/nations may look to neighboring
tribes/nations to recreate their culture.
This patch
program can be done with your family or troop--in person (when
COVID-19 guidelines allow) or on the virtual platform of your
choice.
Please note: This is the same curriculum as
the previous Native American Heritage Patch-Pacific Northwest
Edition for C/S/A.
Cost: $5 per Girl Scout
Registration is required to obtain the curriculum. The patch can
be purchased separately through the Girl
Scouts of Western Washington retail stores.
Financial Assistance is available for members of
Girl Scouts of Western Washington until 08/29/2025. To
qualify for the Financial Assistance Program, you must submit the
annual 2024-2025 Financial Assistance Application form. Out of council
members should inquire about Financial Assistance through their home
council. For more information please visit https://www.girlscoutsww.org/financialassistance.
Registration Deadline: 09/30/2025
Girl Scouts may register as an individual or with their troop or group.
The curriculum will be emailed to participants
within 2-3 business days after the registration is
completed (Don't worry if you miss the deadline, this program
is ongoing and will be open again quarterly).
GSWW
follows current Washington State COVID guidelines, which may be subject to
change. For Third-Party Events, GSWW program partners are required to
comply as well.
Cancellations must be received by the
published registration deadline to be eligible for a refund. Any
cancellations received after the published registration deadline are
not refundable. To cancel, please contact Customer Care at
CustomerCare@GirlScoutsWW.org.
Keywords: "Life Skills"
