Teachings of the Tree People

Known to the Skokomish people of the Pacific Northwest as "subiyay," Bruce Miller interpreted the silent teachings of the natural world for anyone who wanted to learn.  This beautiful and poignant film is the parting gift of a great teacher, artist and orator. (Total running time: 23 minutes or 57 minutes.)

The accompanying curriculum guide includes lesson plans to help teachers develop active approaches to using Teachings of the Tree People in the classroom. It includes background essays, stories, and materials to further enrich student understanding of Native American culture. To see a teacher using this film+curriculum package, click here.

Click below to download the Teachings of the Tree People Curriculum for Engaged Learning Through Film: