Hopes for the Future with Patricia Christensen

What are ways the Dakota Language might be preserved and revived? Why is it important to prevent a language from being lost? What happens if a language is lost? How might communities work to become more and more united?  What languages are or were spoken by members of my family?  Do I know and understand…

“A Sad Story” with Patricia Christensen

Who were the characters in this story? When and where did it take place? What are the most important points of the story? What do stories like this one teach us? How does the translation from Dakota to English impact the meaning of this story? Is there a story I know that was told over…

“Grandma’s Strength” with Patricia Christensen

How did the resulting prison camps after the Minnesota Uprising in 1862 impact the Dakota People? What are some examples of Patricia’s Grandmother’s strength in difficult times? How did the formation of Reservations help her grandma to be reunited with her family? Do I know about stories of struggle from my ancestors?  If so, how…