
This short book is intended to tell the story of the people of Standing Buffalo, their history prior to contact with newcomers, their contribution to the formation of Canada, and the modern day context in which they live and add value to the Saskatchewan culture and economy.
Some of the topics covered in this book:
- Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation
- Story of the Buffalo
- Dakota Contributions - War of 1812
- King George III Medal
- Education
- Military Service and Veterans
- Economy
- Chiefs of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation
- Sports
Some of the topics covered in this book:
- The Dakota Oyate
- The Dakota - A People United through Alliance and Self-Reliance
- The Whitecap Dakota First Nation - A Story of Alliance, Resilience, and Success
Dakota Elders traditional Knowledge Keepers and the chief of the Wahpeton Dakota Nation have guided the work in this book. This book is dedicated to these Knowledge Keepers, past and present.
It is through these Knowledge Keepers that the Oral Tradition of the Dakota has survived through the generations.
Some of the topics covered in this book:
- The Wahpeton Dakota Nation - A Strong History, A Thriving Future
- Wahpetonwan - Dwellers Among Leaves - Member of the Seven Council Fires
- Connected to the Land
- Traditional Territory of the Dakota Oyate
- Wahpeton Dakota Nation - Location and History
- Family Names Show the History and Culture of the Dakota Oyate
- Worldview
- Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience and Strength
- Education Has Many Faces
- Educating Through Traditional Sharing of Knowledge
- Early Commerce and Connecting with the Surrounding Community
- Wahpeton Community Today
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:
- ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
- teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
- meet curricular outcomes.