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time for yourself to replenish all the strong energy      Section 2: Research,
        you share with our students on a daily basis. As the
        colder months begin to make its way into our              Pedagogy, and Supportive
        climate, we must be steadfast in increasing our           Resources
        dosages of multivitamins, minerals, cold and flu
        preventions and all those family remedies that keep       The  article  link  below  is  Peer-Reviewed  and  is
        us moving. Drink plenty of water, juices, and eat         grounded  in  “examples  garnered  from  model
        nutrient dense meals to replenish fat-soluble             antibullying   programs     as   implemented     in
        nutrients.                                                contemporary schools” (Ansary, Elias, Greene, and

                                                                  Green,  2015).  It  uses  evidence-based  data  to  share
                                                                  details regarding various implementation processes.

                                                                  Guidance

                                                                  This  second  article  shares  another  Peer-Reviewed
                                                                  article on developing Culturally Responsive Positive
                                                                  Behavioral  Interventions  and  Supports  in  the
                                                                  implementation of  Learning Labs to address school
                                                                  climate and culture.

                                                                  CRPBIS Learning Lab
        Mental health and wellness deserves your attention as     Some supportive resources that may be helpful as we
        well. Be sure to provide a small window of time in        move into cooler months are listed below.
        your day to reflect, clear your mental space, and just
        BE. Several deep breaths in your own space goes a         November is Native American Heritage Month, or
        long  way  and  can  allow  your  body  to  reduce  and   as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and
        release toxin build up. Remember, health is wealth!       Alaska Native Heritage Month.


                                                                  The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse
                                                                  cultures, traditions, and histories and to
                                                                  acknowledge the important contributions of Native
                                                                  people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to
                                                                  educate the general public about tribes, to raise a
                                                                  general awareness about the unique challenges
                                                                  Native people have faced both historically and in the
                                                                  present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have
                                                                  worked to conquer these challenges.

                                                                  What does Native American culture mean?

                                                                  Native American cultures across the United States
                                                                  are notable for their wide variety and diversity of
                                                                  lifestyles, customs, art forms and beliefs.

                                                                  The culture of indigenous North America is
                                                                  usually defined by the concept of the Pre-
                                                                  Columbian culture area, namely a geographical
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