Indigenous education has existed for thousands of years, long before the arrival of Europeans. Indigenous communities have always had their own ways of teaching and learning, which are based on their unique cultures and traditions.

Indigenous students in the United States face a number of challenges, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to quality education. These challenges can make it difficult for indigenous students to succeed in school.

Culturally responsive teaching is teaching that is based on the culture of the students, relevant to their lives, and engaging and interactive. This type of teaching can help indigenous students to succeed in school by making them feel more connected to the learning process.

Social justice is important in indigenous education for a number of reasons. It is important to ensure that indigenous students have the same opportunities as other students, to address the historical injustices that have been committed against indigenous peoples, and to promote reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples.

There are a number of ways to promote social justice in indigenous education. These include providing culturally responsive teaching, addressing the needs of indigenous students who are struggling, and advocating for policies that support indigenous education.