Traditional Values

Whitney Rencountre

Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)

  1. What are the traditional values of the Oceti Sakowin?
  2. How did the family structure support the needs of the community?
  3. What is the IRA form of government? In what ways did moving to this form of government impact the structure of the Native communities?
  4. What was the role of the chief historically?
  5. What are some examples of how society has changed in its structure over time?
  6. What would it mean to redefine the culture of the Oceti Sakowin?

Learn FROM
(deep listening, transformation)

  1. What are examples of values my family holds as important and defining?
  2. How does the government impact me and my family? Locally? State? Nationally?
  3. Does society mirror my personal values? Why or why not? How do I hold true to the values that are important to me?