What were some of the reasons that tribes had to move from one place to another? How did tribes grow their populations? Why was it important to have scouts watching and looking out for the tribes? Is there someone or multiple people that I watch out for? Why? How do I watch out for them?…
Why is there more diversity in California than in North Dakota? Is North Dakota becoming more diverse? How might having a large variety of people living together help them to get along? Are most people where I live similar to me in race, culture, ethnicity, etc.? Do I have experience being with people who come…
Why were there more options for jobs in California in the 1960’s than in North Dakota? What was the difference in pay between the states for healthcare positions? Have I ever had to move to find a job? What was the experience like? How does my salary for the job I currently do compare to…
Where is St. Michael’s Boarding School? Where is Stephan Boarding School? Why were boarding schools created? Was there a downside for families if they didn’t send their children to boarding school? What was my school experience like? Did I enjoy it? Did I struggle? Who was involved in helping me with my education through the…
What is the Indian Relocation Act? How did it impact Native Americans in the middle 1900’s? Why were Native Americans relocated to large cities around the US? How did the Indian Relocation Act help Native Americans? Hurt Native Americans? Have I ever had to move to a place completely different from where I lived? What…
Where is the Stephan Boarding School? How long has it run? What is the Indian Relocation Act? How did it impact people? Why were Native Americans encouraged to move to new locations around the US in larger cities? Has my family ever had to move because of a new job? What was it like? Is…
Why were the Native American people starving in Minnesota in the late 1800’s? Who said, “Let them eat grass,” in reference to the starving Native people of this time? Why did the Native men steal eggs out of a farmer’s chicken coop and throw them at the farmer’s house? How did the “Busting Eggs War”…
What are ways that we show respect in our lives? What are ways we show generosity in our lives? What are ways we show bravery in our lives? What are way we show wisdom in our lives? Why are these four values the most important in traditional Dakota culture? What are examples of values that…
Why does the circle in Dakota culture move clockwise? What does the phrase, “Aki apa” mean? How does focusing on aki apa help in difficult times with others? Have I ever had to deal with a bully? If so, how did I handle it? Did anyone ever help me learn how to deal with bullies/difficult…
What is a guardian angel? How is it similar to the spirit Demus speaks about? How does having an education impact a person’s experience in the world? Why was it important to some families that their children attend boarding schools in the past? How do I feel about spirits or angels in my life? How…