Saksanica: Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation

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History-Social Science The Arts

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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

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Classroom Teacher / Educator

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Saksanica: Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation

Award-winning filmmaker Leya Hale explores the traditional dress-making culture of Lakota and Dakota communities. Tanner Peterson, a member of the Upper Sioux Community, is the videographer and production assistant. Interviews with Gaby Strong, Pejuta Haka Red Eagle, Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan, Leah Thomas, Marcy Fiddler and Lonna Stevens discuss the materials, hand craft, adornments and cultural heritage of traditional Dakota and Lakota women's dresses.

This program was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through legislative appropriation from The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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PBS Learning Media