Recently, a group of tribal elders shared their experiences with Williston State College students.
Each tribal elder shared experiences growing up on the reservation and the challenges each faced, along with the culture of their tribe. For example, Brett Antiwone, of the Turtle Mountain of Chippewa, from Trenton, ND, shared with students about the cultural significance of such things as a Little Boy Drum, after which he sang a traditional prayer song.
One significant aspect of the evening that each speaker shared was the generational trauma of being Native American and living on the reservation. They discussed issues with addiction, sexual assault, and how they can band together, by sharing their culture and helping to keep traditions alive.
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