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There is a rich heritage of the Maidu people in the mountains in and
around Shady Creek Outdoor School. For hundreds of years the Maidu people
lived here and left a legacy. Their knowledge of the land and ability to
live in harmony with the natural world provide an excellent learning
opportunity for students to help them understand their connection to the
natural environment. The Shady Creek Outdoor School program utilizes what
we know of the Maidu and of other Native American peoples as a way to
help students gain a more full understanding of the environment.
Focal points of the Native American studies program are the Indian Room
and Tipi. At each of these locations students have a hands-on
experience where they participate in games, stories, food preparation,
fire making and other activities. By utilizing materials made from
nature, the students learn how the Native American people lived and
learn lessons that are relevant to our lives today.
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