I Owe a Lot to My Grandmother

Janelle Williams

Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)

  1. How large of a role does “extended family” play (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) within the culture of the Oceti Sakowin people?
  2. How was “education” handled in traditional Dakota/Lakota/Nakota society?

Learn FROM
(deep listening, information)

  1. Were you able to spend time with grandparents while growing up? Whether your answer is yes or no, how has that impacted you?
  2. What role or roles did your family play in your education?
  3. In what ways have elements of your education impacted your family relationships?