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Those enrolled in the Institute hear from folk artists, environmentalists,
and other guest lecturers. |
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The students often discuss and contextualize traditions that are
close to themselves and their own communities. |
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3.
Ukrainian "pysanky" made by folk artist Rita Zaharia.
Photo by Donna Jones. |
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Dance is a vital and expressive part of many traditional cultures |
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The hoop dance is a prime example of North Dakota's many living
folk traditions. |
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Amy Jo Mossett (Fort Berthold Community College) discusses Native
American uses of natural plants and materials. |
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7.
"Baska" is a decorated Easter bread of the Germans from
Russia that represents a cultural borrowing from their Ukrainian
neighbors. |
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8.
Eddie "King" Johnson and other performers share the exciting
folk music of North Dakota's Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. |
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During the all-day field trip, students learn about and experience
a wide range of folk traditions in their natural context. |
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Storyteller Mary Louise Defender Wilson is a frequent guest lecturer.
In 1999, she was awarded a prestigious National Heritage Fellowship. |
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11.
Lila Hauge-Stoffel demonstrates traditional spinning and weaving
techniques. |
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12.
Our field trips have taken us all around the state of North Dakota.
Here we are with folk artist Keith Bear on the Fort Berthold Indian
Reservation. NDCA folklorist Troyd Geist can be seen at upper right
(back row) and Dr. Kloberdanz stands at the far left. Photo by Donna
Marquardt. |
