Identity Crisis with Dennis Fox Jr.

What is an earth lodge? Where are earth lodges located in North Dakota? How did helping young people work on an earth lodge help to develop their identity? In what ways does knowing the history of a community help with developing identity? What is my personal story of understanding and developing my identity? Who in…

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…

Stories Help Us Know How to Be with Dennis Fox Jr.

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…

Societies & Their Purpose with Dennis Fox Jr.

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…

Corn, Beans & Mounds with Charles Moran

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?…

Nutrition with Charles Moran

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…

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…