Documentaries, Interactives, Lesson Plans and More
Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State ( Teacher's Guide (889.8 KB) )The purpose of this guide is to assist South Dakota high school teachers in using Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State to help students explore issues of diversity, intolerance, and genocide as they relate to the Native American experience.
Before There Were Parks: Yellowstone And Glacier Through Native Eyes This program explores modern indigenous perspectives on these great wilderness areas and explores both the cultural divide that separates modern times from the past and recent efforts by the National Park Service and native peoples to bring these disparate visions into greater harmony.
Bridging the Gap: Native American Education Due to cultural differences and socio-economic conditions, the challenges facing Native American students are many. This video/teaching tool offers insight into the problems and possible solutions for educators of Native American young people. (Facilitator's Guide/ View Online)
Circle of Stories Independent Lens: Circle of Stories uses documentary film, photography, artwork and music to honor and explore Native American storytelling. (Click "Launch Stories" to view interactive) Teachers Guide
The Forgotten War: The Struggle for North America FORGOTTEN WAR: Struggle for North America tells the little-known story of how the Native People of North America controlled the outcome of this war that defined our history as a nation and a people. (French and Indian War)
Lakota Land Stories of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Oglala Lakota College
Lakota Music Project Since 2004, SDPB has been following the collaborative effort between the SD Symphony and the Porcupine Singers. The Lakota Music Project, shows clips from the collaborative effort between the m usicians and the performance of their music at the Multi-Cultural center in Sioux Falls. (More)
Lost Bird of Wounded Knee Late in the 19th century, a Lakota child survived a massacre and was adopted by a prominent white couple, only to endure racism, abuse and poverty. Her story is told in Lost Bird Of Wounded Knee based on the acclaimed book by Renee Sansom Flood. (Download Video)
Oceti Sakowin: The People of the Seven Council Fires SDPB Television and Learning Services presents The People of the Seven Council Fires. Their story in their words. Plus a teaching tool for Native American students. (Download Video)
Playing For The World: 1904 Fort Shaw Indian Girls' Basketball Team In 1902, a unique combination of Native women came together at a boarding school in Montana. They used the new s port of basketball to help them adjust to a rapidly changing world. Ultimately, these women played for something much larger than themselves.
Where Words Touch the Earth Students from American Indian Tribal Colleges interview Elders, other students, and community members to provide a Native American perspective on climate change and its effects on their communities.
The Heartbeat and Rhythms of Our Relatives (Download RealPlayer)This great SDPB Radio original production honors Native American culture and heritage through music. Click to hear great Native American music
The Spirit of the Dance: Wacipi Native American culture, history and dance come alive in this original SDPB TV production.
The Tribes of Dakota SDPB Radio: This documentary examines subjects like treaty rights, cultural survival, poverty, respect for the elders, the role of women, urban life, casinos, and the future. (Tribes of Dakota II/ (Tribes of Dakota III: The Story of Zitkala-Sa/ Download RealPlayer)
Traditional use of Tatanka (buffalo) This PowerPoint series includes a brief history of buffalo in South Dakota. Also, there are photos of buffalo parts, like a buffalo hide and tail. Your students are encouraged to guess the traditional use of the buffalo part and its location on the buffalo. *** NOTE: The presentations download very slowly if you choose "Open". Please select "Save", and save them to your desktop for a quick download. ***
We Shall Remain and The Oyate Oral History Project The Oyate Oral History Project seeks to collect the oral history of the nine tribes of South Dakota and make their stories avail able online for all to hear.
Winter Count A winter count is a pictographic record of historical/memorable events for a tiospaye (community). The winter count, used by many Plains Indians, was a method of preserving history. Important events were recorded for future generations.