Scott Davis

Unlearning & Relearning with Scott Davis

What is a stereotype? Why are they harmful? How do we get stereotypes? What are the best ways of “unlearning” something harmful? What are the best ways of “relearning” something that’s been forgotten? Have I ever had to “unlearn” something that wasn’t helpful? What? How difficult was it? What stereotypes create a problem for me?…

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The Seven Virtues with Scott Davis

What are the Seven Virtues of the Lakota People? What is the current state of the Keystone and other pipelines in our country? How can education around important topics first help to create changes that need to happen? Why is an eagle feather or plume worn at special events?  What is something in my life…

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Mascots and Stereotypes with Scott Davis

What is an example of Native American stereotype in North Dakota? What are the current Native American mascots that are still used in sports? In what ways do history books sometimes only share one side of a story?  Examples? Have I ever been a part of a team or group that had a name or…

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This is Indian Country with Scott Davis

What is an example of a creation story from an indigenous group from this area? What are examples of how North Dakota’s history is legendary? What important stories have been left out of textbooks regarding the indigenous people of this area? What is a creation story that I have been taught?  How does the story…

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Not What Hollywood Says with Scott Davis

What are some examples of how Hollywood has portrayed Native Americans in movies? What is an example of a Native American stereotype? Why have Native Americans been documented by so many non-Native people? Have I ever been a victim of someone’s stereotype of people like me?  What was the experience like? Are there ways that…

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Introduction with Scott Davis

How and when did Mr. Davis become North Dakota’s Indian Affairs Commissioner? What’s the difference between being a “member” of a tribe and a “descendant” of a tribe? Where is Standing Rock? Where is Turtle Mountain? What role did “education” play in my family? What was our attitude toward schools and/or learning? What did my…