Interview · North Dakota · Alex Decoteau · NDNAEU 6
Themes: Land & stewardship, Kinship & family, Education & learning, Culture & continuity, Food & plants, Community & responsibility, Economy & livelihoods, Listening & observation, Intergenerational learning
Learn About questions
Who are the indigenous people that live in your area? Now? Traditionally?
Why do indigenous people call this land “Turtle Island”?
When did Native Americans become legal citizens of the United States?
What other important contributions have Native Americans made for the United States?
Learn From questions
What place or places do I consider home?
Has my family ever been displaced from our home? How did that affect us?
What special talents do I contribute to my community?
How can listening to elders in my community help me develop my own talents and interests? How can that make me build strong character?
Transcripts
What We Have Given is Everything with Alex Decoteau NDNAEU 6
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