Heritage Spark Innovators™ – Indigenous Americas Edition Coloring Book

Innovation didn’t start in Silicon Valley — it started with our ancestors.

This printable coloring + story book (PDF) celebrates Indigenous engineering, navigation, plant science, and textile mathematics across the Americas.

Each page pairs a beautifully illustrated coloring scene with a short story that reveals how Indigenous knowledge shaped science and innovation — helping kids see that creativity lives in their own roots.

Inside you’ll find:

• 5 inspiring Heritage Innovator spreads, each with a story, coloring page, and reflection prompt:

  • ⭐ Nainoa Thompson(Native Hawaiian) — wayfinding & star navigation

  • 🐎 Dr. Yvette Running Horse Collin(Lakota / Cheyenne / Arapaho) — equine science & historical truth recovery

  • 🧶 Zapotec Weaver Innovator(Oaxaca) — weaving logic & natural dye chemistry

  • 🌿 María Sabina(Mazatec) — plant knowledge & community healing

  • 🏠 Mandan & Hidatsa Earth-Lodge Engineers — sustainable architecture & climate-smart design

• A Land Acknowledgment page and a “Create Your Own Acknowledgment” activity for families and classrooms

• Beautiful warm-tone design with coral + gold palette, page numbers, and reflection spaces

Format & Use

• Digital PDF (letter size / print-friendly)

• Designed for ages 6 – 12

• Perfect for families, homeschool, and culturally responsive classrooms

Why it matters
Children build confidence when they see that innovation is ancestral — rooted in land, culture, and community.
This book helps every young learner recognize: “My people solved problems. So can I.”