What are examples of Native traditional arts? Who is Elk Woman? Who is Ryan Burr? Less Burr? Who is Monte Yellow Bird? How have these individuals impacted Native arts? Is art an area I have an interest in? Why or why not? What kinds of art do I enjoy? Are there artists who have impacted…
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…
What does it mean to be honored and how do many Native American people respond to that honor? What role does gifting play in times of honor? What does “distribution of wealth” mean in this setting? What are examples of giving payment for being given a special item? How does generosity show up in the…
What are levels of societies? What are age societies? How do societies help young people as they develop their sense of identity? What does it mean to achieve “Warrior Status?” In what ways are stories essential to individuals’ upbringings? Have I ever belonged to a group related to my family or because others in my…
What are examples of ways the buffalo was used for food? What are examples of the ways the buffalo was used for utensils or tools? What are examples of ways the buffalo was used for shelter and clothing? Why is ceremony important prior to the hunt? What does it mean for an animal to be…
What is a society in the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations? How did societies begin? What are some examples of positions within societies? What is the Corn Bundle of the Mandan? How do the societies interact with one another? How did some societies revitalize? What role does prayer play in societies? Do I belong to…
What is the origin of the corn grown in North Dakota? What indigenous tribes developed, grew, traded and/or used corn? What are the particular types of corn developed or used by the Hidatsa, Mandan and Arikara people? When did the Hidatsa people migrate to the ocean? Where are the “mounds” Mr. Moran is talking about?…
What diabetes or nutrition programs exist in Native communities? What is “traditional mealing”? What is “frybread”? How might a German way of cooking fried bread have been transferred to Native American tribes? What is Fleischkuekle? Do most Native American people have difficulty digesting milk products? Do I consider nutrition and health as I choose what…
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…
What is “Crows Fly High”? Who are the “Hoskas” How was the lake named after Sakakawea? What’s an earth lodge village? Why are earth lodges so warm? What are societies? What are the “Black Mouth” and “Antelope” societies? Have I ever been on a “tour” of a historic community or place? What did I learn?…