Dakota Pathways HOME South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Glossary Frequently Asked Questions Links HELP!!

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.

Main Website | Credits | Privacy | Contact SDPB

©2003-2005  South Dakota Public Broadcasting

The Story
Activity
Challenge
Teacher's Guide
Search