There’s Always a Story with Oliver Gourd

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Interview · North Dakota · Oliver Gourd · NDNAEU 2

Themes: Storytelling & oral tradition, Spirituality & ceremony, Arts & expression, Self-determination & leadership

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Learn About questions

What is an “Indian Name?” When are these names given? Who gives the names? What is a sundance? Why might a name be given after a sundance? What does it mean to be given a song?

Learn From questions

How did I get my full name? Are there stories that go with my name and how I got it? Was I named after anyone? Are there special names or terms of endearment that people close to me use in reference to me? How does a special name change my relationship to that person? What song would best go with my life’s story?

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Oliver Gourd- There's Always a Story, NDNAEU 2

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My first indian name was uh joaquin hotel gave it to me by my dad and i have a story behind that there’s always a story behind something and then my second indian name is give it to me after a sundance my sundance leader he said i’m changing my way of changing my road now walking a different road so i got that name spotted feather so i got two indian names and later i was given a song i got my own song and some people have their own songs and i was lucky to get mine

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NDNAEU document credits: Oliver Gourd — Spirit Lake (Dakota).

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