A Tug of War Relationship with Dyan Fox

Why weren’t Native Americans considered US citizens until 1924? What does it mean to have a “Nation to Nation” relationship between tribal nations and the federal government? What is the Homestead Act?  How did it impact Native American people? What does it mean that tribal nations have had a “tug of war” relationship with the…

Sovereignty & Tribal Government with Dyan Fox

What is sovereignty? Why is understanding sovereignty so important, especially for Native American people? What are examples of how tribal governments are structured? Why are different tribes structured differently for their leadership? What are ways that tribal governments can be compared and contrasted? What is my experience in being involved with local governments? Do I…

The Importance of Asserting Sovereignty with Dennis Fox Jr.

How do Native Nations relate to state governments? How do Native Nations relate to the federal government? What does “sovereignty” mean? What is going on currently between the MHA Tribes and the government related to ownership of the Missouri River bottom?  How is it impacting the people? Why is infrastructure development important as part of…

Food Trading with Charles Moran

What is “processed” food? What are the rules around school nutrition and meals? What particular foods—plants or meats—were associated with various tribes—including the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara? How extensive was traditional trade among Native tribes in the past? Who first came up with “soup”? What is the story behind the “flood” that Mr. Moran talked…

Boarding School Experience with Kevin Finley

What is/was a boarding school?  Why were many boarding schools built in our area of the country in the past? What are/were some good things about boarding schools? What are/were some negative impacts of the boarding schools in this area? What was my school experience like? Was there ever a time that I “went away”…

Legal and Ethical with Carmelita Lamb

“Learn About” Questions How and why were boarding schools established in the United States? Where were/are some of the boarding schools in the United States, and what was/is their reputation? What were Jim Crow Laws?  How are the impact of the Jim Crow Laws on African American people similar to the impact of boarding schools…

Phase IV Culturally Responsive Practice & the NDNAEU Overview

Phase IV Culturally Responsive Practice & the NDNAEU Overview 15 minutes  Opening & Introductions 1 hour-  Culturally Responsive Practice 15 minutes-  Tour of the Teachings of Our Elders web resources 10 minute break 30 minutes- Crayons & Shelterbelts with Kevin Locke (Standing Rock) 1 hour- Overview of NDNAEUs (small group discussion & poster making including 1 break) Click…