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”…
Who are some examples of people that the younger generation tends to emulate? Why do young people tend to try to “be like” the people they follow? How does it help them? How is teasing in the traditional Hidatsa way different from what many people consider teasing in general? Is there someone in my life…
What is a bundle? What kinds of things are kept in a bundle? Who keeps the bundle for a family? How is that person chosen? What is an example of a protocol for caring for a bundle? In what ways are the caring for and importance of bundles similar to caring for and using the…
When is the time of year for stories to be told? When were stories shared in the past? How were they shared? Why are the stories important to identity and history? What role did/do dogs play in the Hidatsa culture? What role did/do horses play in the Hidatsa culture? How did horses and hunting abilities…
What is an ordained minister? How did the indigenous people of this area come to know about Christianity and becoming a minister? What are some important parts of when and how someone receives a name? How many names are given to individuals during their lives? How would I describe my spiritual/religious views? How did I…