Topics range from days at Government and Catholic boarding schools to assisting her mother with reservation health work. This presentation is appropriate for students and adults. Travelers on the Plains Ms. Van Deest presents an historical characterization of Nurse Grace Fillius who came to the Canton Asylum for Indians in 1928. Van Deest also presents an historical characterization of Sacajawea, wife of Charbonneau, who made the Lewis and Clark journey with her infant son. Van Deest follows the Grace Hebard Wind River theory of Sacajawea to form a discussion of her life and death.
Programs are for middle school students and adults.
Professor White Hat examines various aspects of past and present Lakota life including Lakota culture, thought, philosophy, language, ceremonial songs, and history. The presentation is appropriate for students of all ages and the general public.