The Impact of Forced Treaties

Stephanie Charging Eagle

Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)

  1. What is a treaty and how is it different from a Federal policy or act?
  2. How did the treaties impact the people of the Oceti Sakowin and their relationship to the land?
  3. Why is is important to know that the treaties were forced on the Native people?
  4. How are Native people having to change to deal with today’s society?

Learn FROM
(deep listening, information)

  1. What kinds of Federal policies or acts am I aware of or impact me? (ie: taxes, etc.)
  2. Am I aware of anything that was done on my behalf by my ancestors? If so, what was it and how has it impacted me?
  3. Have I ever had to compromise my principles for the good of others?