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Oglala Mythology
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Dakota Pathways: A History
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Oceti Sakowin: The People of the Seven Council Fires
For six-hundred years we have lived under the misconception that
Columbus discovered America. What he did was stumble on a land already
occupied by many people and many nations. In the center of that land
were a people who call themselves Oyate: “the People”. This is their
story, in their words. Original music composed and performed by Lakota
artist, Kevin Locke. running time: 59 minutes (View Online)
(Credit List)
Bridging the Gap: Native American Education
Due to cultural differences and socio-economic conditions, the
challenges facing Native American students are many. This video/teaching
tool offers insight into the problems and possible solutions for
educators of Native American young people. running time: 24:14 minutes
(View
Online) (Credit
List)
Workshop Facilitator's Guide for teacher In-service Presentations
The Ocheti Sakowin and Bridging the Gap programs are meant to be used
in in-service situations to promote strategic thinking about how to
address the specific needs of Native American students as well as
curriculum-level thinking and planning about when, where, and what to
teach. The purpose of the guide is to offer workshop facilitators a
variety of options for using the programs in teacher workshops.
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