Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Crafts

Pearl Kennedy-Colombe

Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)

  1. What are examples of Lakota/Dakota/Nakota artwork?
  2. How are animal parts used in this artwork?
  3. How is hand stitching used in native craftwork?
  4. How do people create art from seeing others’ work?
  5. What is a lazy stitch?
  6. What is the process of curing hides? Why is this process needed?
  7. How are porcupine quills used in native crafts?
  8. How are they prepared to be used?

Learn FROM
(deep listening, information)

  1. Do you have a familiarity with Lakota/Dakota/Nakota crafts? What do you know about them?
  2. Have you learned about crafts from your own heritage? What kinds of crafts would be from your heritage?
  3. Are there ways you connect creatively with the natural world? What are some examples?
  4. Have you ever worked with your family to create a project? If so, what is your experience with creating with your family?