Interview · North Dakota · Kade Ferris · NDNAEU 2 · NDNAEU 7
Themes: Language & revitalization, Kinship & family, Community & responsibility, Intergenerational learning
Learn About questions
Does my community have a department of natural resources? What kinds of initiatives do they have in my community?
Learn From questions
Who are my parents and grandparents? Or, who has stepped into the role of parent or grandparent if my biological family was unable to? Is it important to have an understanding of where I come from?
Transcripts
Introduction with Kade Ferris NDNAEU 2, 7
Watch this interview on YouTubeOkay my name is Katie Faris I’m from Belcourt here my father’s Albert Lea Faris my grandfather was Sam Farris my grandmother’s Dora Farris and I’ve worked for the tribe here for a good part of 15 years I was the director of Natural Resources and a historic preservation officer right now I’m currently serving as the historic preservation officer for the Red Lake nation in Minnesota and it’s a great experience to be able to work in the jobs that have I have for both Turtle Mountain from Red Lake because I’m able to do all kinds of different things that really touch on history Natural Resource Management language and it’s just a fantastic opportunity to be able to serve the community as best I can
Resource text
NDNAEU Alignment:
Source materials
Supplied transcript documents. Text and transcription uncertainties are preserved as supplied.