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Iktomi’s Predictions with Oliver Gourd

Explore Iktomi’s Predictions with Oliver Gourd with available transcripts, learning questions and source alignments in the South Dakota and North Dakota Elder archive.

Interview · North Dakota · Oliver Gourd · NDNAEU 2

Themes: Language & revitalization, Storytelling & oral tradition, Education & learning, Humor & play

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Learn About questions

How does Iktomi teach us what not to do? Why does Iktomi play tricks? What did Iktomi predict about the following: Language Elders The Moon The Web Language Elders The Moon The Web Language Elders The Moon The Web Why didn’t people believe him?

Learn From questions

How was I taught not to do certain things? Did storytelling play a role in my life? In what ways? Why might it be important to pay attention to the messages of Iktomi in our lives today?

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Affiliation sources

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

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