“Learn About” Questions Where are speakers of the Arikara language found in North Dakota? Where are speakers of the Mandan language found in North Dakota? Where are speakers of the Hidatsa language found in North Dakota? “Learn From” Questions Is there a language other than English that I speak with my family? How does knowing…
“Learn About” Questions How does it help individuals to have knowledge in their own culture as well as others’ cultures? What are examples of similarities between Norwegian and Native cultures? How is “showing off money” or “drawing attention” to yourself seen within the Native culture? “Learn From” Questions What cultures besides my own am I…
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“Learn About” Questions Why is the perspective of Native Americans within the state history not included at the same level as the non-Native perspective? What is a “checkerboard” reservation? How does land create stability? Sovereignty? How would tribal control of lands have changed the outcome of the people today? How might knowledge by both Native…
“Learn About” Questions In what ways does a low income create challenges for higher education? How does being the first from a family to go to college create challenges for students? Why are supports like tutoring important to the success of college students? “Learn From” Questions What is my own experience of socio-economic status growing…
“Learn About” Questions How does humor help to tell the story of the life of an individual who has passed away? How does humor help with disciplining children? How does storytelling help with disciplining children? How might storytelling and the use of humor help children to develop in better ways than harsh discipline? Who was…
“Learn About” Questions How are culture and language related to self-identity? How can the Essential Understandings serve both Native and non-Native people? How can growing in understanding of the cultural backgrounds of our neighbors help us to work together/collaborate? How does the history of Native people in North Dakota impact decision making in this state?…
“Learn About” Questions What does “mitak’ oyasin” mean? What does it mean to all be related? How does spirituality define the way we relate to the Creator? In what ways does spirituality help with addiction and becoming sober? How do our day to day interactions and decisions impact our legacy? How does knowing that every…