How do the content and methods of teaching Native American history and culture in K-12 classrooms shape the way indigenous students perceive themselves and their place in the United States today? This session explores that question and the broader state of Indigenous representation in social studies education through the presenter's ongoing research project, “Centering Student Voices: UTTC Students' Experiences with Native American Content in K-12 Schools.” Through storytelling as a pedagogical approach, attendees will reflect on current research, their lived experiences, and personal narratives to better understand how Native American history and culture are represented in K-12 classrooms. Attendees will then be challenged to turn these discussions into practical, actionable steps that they can take to create a culturally responsive environment in their community. Designed for educators, students, and community members, this session examines how content, pedagogy, and instruction shape not just academic performance, but contemporary realities across education, civic life, and public institutions.