Scott Davis

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…

Scott Davis

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…

Scott Davis

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…

Scott Davis

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…