Am I an Indian?

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Am I an Indian? NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What constitutes tribal identity? Standards and Practices US.6_12.1-6.E2.4 Explain the changing Native American federal policy and the impact on tribal sovereignty ND.6_12.2.1 Describe the structure, role, and formation of tribal governments, both present and past, in North Dakota. G.6_12.3.4 Identify factors that contribute to conflict and cooperation between cultural groups from multiple perspectives. Staging the Question What makes one an “Indian”? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 Why do we say “I’m a half Indian. Or I’m only a quarter Indian?” Why would the government want to ‘cut out’ mixed bloods from the treaty? Why, According to Red Thunder, must the mixed-bloods be members of the tribe? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Classroom discussion assessing knowledge of “Indian blood quantum” origin. Read handout of “Ten-Cent Treaty” while answering key concepts on worksheet. Classroom discussion interpreting the speech of Red Thunder, contrasting the Indian concept of membership with the American concept. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Elder saying: “It doesn’t matter if you only have one drop of Indian blood. That blood has been here for thousand of years”, Francis “Eagleheart” Cree, Turtle Mountain Chippewa. Ten-Cent Treaty handout and worksheet. Red Thunder’s speech during TenCent Treaty negotiations. https://www.dibaajimowin.com/metis/a-speech-on-behalf-of-the-metis SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Supported Claim (written/spoken) or Demonstration of Process (project-based) Students write and essay describing the Indian’s concept of tribal membership as contrasted with the American’s concept and the reasoning behind each group’s beliefs. SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Extension Students analyze list of treaty signers and ask grandparents whether their ancestor signed the treaty. Taking Informed Action / Real World Application Classroom discussion: Some tribes have removed blood quantum requirements from tribal enrollment. What are the pros and cons of having a blood quantum requirement?