Interview · North Dakota · Alex Decoteau · NDNAEU 1 · NDNAEU 7
Themes: Land & stewardship, Kinship & family, Spirituality & ceremony, Culture & continuity, Food & plants, Community & responsibility, Economy & livelihoods, Self-determination & leadership
Learn About questions
Why do some indigenous groups use tobacco?
What is the difference between sacred tobacco and commercial tobacco?
Where can I find information on the differences between sacred tobacco and commercial tobacco?
Learn From questions
What community did I grow up in? Was my family here for generations before me?
What do family systems look like in my culture? Did we have specific cultural protocols that we followed as members of those family systems?
Transcripts
Introduction and Prayer with Alex Decoteau NDNAEU 1 & 7
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