Frequently Asked Questions
Are traditional powwows still used by Native Americans today?
Yes, traditional powwows are still celebrated today. There are
celebrations held across the State of South Dakota in which South
Dakota residents and visitors from around the world can enjoy the
exciting ceremony.
Are bison and buffalo the same animal?
No, the animal we call a buffalo is actual a bison. They are similar
animals, but they belong to a different mammal family. Historically
we have always used the term buffalo even though technically they
are bison.
How many reservations are found in South Dakota today?
The following information is provided by the South Dakota Attorney
General's office.
Cheyenne River Reservation closed reservation with no
diminishment
Crow Creek Reservation closed reservation with no
diminishment
Pine Ridge Reservation closed reservation but diminished
(Bennett County is no longer part of the reservation)
Rosebud Reservation closed reservation but diminished
(Gregory, Tripp, Mellette and Lyman counties are no longer part of
the reservation)
Lower Brule Reservation closed reservation with no
diminishment
Standing Rock Reservation closed reservation with no
diminishment
Yankton Reservation this reservation had been drastically
diminished from 440,000 acres to approximately a mile square. Then
in August of 2009, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the
existing trust land and individual allotments are a
mini-reservation. Now there are approximately 40,000 acres of
reservation land scattered throughout the former boundary area.
Flandreau Reservation the original agency and campus area
granted to the Tribe in 1936 is a closed reservation with defined
boundaries enclosing approximately 2,180 acres. The acres that have
been acquired by the tribe after 1936 are not part of that
reservation.
Former Lake Traverse Reservation this is the only
reservation that has been completely disestablished, there are no
reservation boundaries of any kind. However, there are trust
allotments scattered throughout the former reservation that are
still Indian Country as defined by 18 USC 1151(c).
How many episodes of Dakota Pathways will be produced?
SDPB TV is planning on producing (20) fifteen-minute episodes.
How long can I legally use a Dakota Pathway show after I have
taped it?
All of the Dakota Pathways episodes are produced by SDPB. You have
unlimited educational rights to use these programs. So enjoy them
for years. Note: Some of the shows we air are not produced by SDPB
and only have rights for a year. Please email
EdServices@sdpb.org if
you have questions about other shows.
When are the Dakota Pathways shows aired on SDPB?
Throughout the school year Dakota Pathways will air on Mondays and
Fridays from 2:15pm 2:30pm CT. Also, we air Dakota Pathways during
the overnight schedule. The overnight schedule can be accessed on
the Internet at http://www.sdpb.org/ , in our monthly SDPB Magazine,
or in our weekly education newsletter. You can receive the SDPB
Magazine by calling our Friends Office at (1-800-333-0789). If you
are interested in receiving our weekly newsletter contact our office
at EdServices@sdpb.org .
What age group is Dakota Pathways designed for?
Originally, the show was designed for South Dakota 4th graders;
although, Dakota Pathways is enjoyed by people of all ages
What are the topics of upcoming Dakota Pathway shows?
Program Number |
TRT |
Title
|
Subjects |
101 |
14:16 |
Rails and Other Roads |
Transportation and movement |
102 |
14:17 |
Stories from the Skies |
Myths, stories, famous
flyers |
103 |
14:00 |
The Mighty Mo |
The Missouri River influence |
104 |
14:06 |
East River, West River |
Farmers and Ranchers and
such |
105 |
13:47 |
The First Hunters and
Farmers |
Early Indian life |
106 |
14:15 |
Mining Booms and Busts |
Mining in SD |
107 |
13:54 |
Water and Dust |
The droughts and floods of
SD |
108 |
14:00 |
History and Legend |
Wild Bill and other tales |
109 |
12:56 |
People of the Bison |
Lakota, Dakota and Nakota
peoples |
110 |
13:04 |
Headlines and Bulletins |
Newspapers, radio and
television |
111 |
14:04 |
Blackboards and Computers |
Education history in SD |
112 |
14:00 |
Maps and Borders |
Changing borders in the
state |
113 |
13:07 |
Big Towns and Little Towns |
Sioux Falls, Rapid City and
others |
114 |
13:07 |
Playing Games |
Sports history of SD |
115 |
13:44 |
Finding a National Voice |
Famous politicians and such |
116 |
13:46 |
On Vacation |
Tourism in South Dakota |
117 |
13:15 Est |
The Home Front |
At home during WWI & WWII
etc |
118 |
13:56 Est |
Real Cowboys |
Ranching history of SD |
119 |
14:00 Est |
Telling Stories |
SD authors of fiction &
non-fiction |
120 |
14:00 Est |
A Dark Day |
Wounded Knee as history |
How
many South Dakota Public Broadcasting Stations are there?
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is
South
Dakota's statewide public broadcasting network. SDPB is vital
community resource producing and broadcasting high-quality,
commercial-free programs and valuable community outreach projects
that educate, enlighten and entertain.
Feel free to contact
EdServices@sdpb.org if you have additional questions about
any of our shows.
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