cussed goals of Northside’s Indian ….

cussed goals of Northside’s Indian Education For All classes.

“This year, I specifically taught the children on the Assiniboine and Sioux cultures and history,” Payne said.

The three large units included Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn. Students even got to visit Fort Buford during the unit.

Another unit covered Tananka and featured history of the Fort Peck buffalo treaty.

The third unit is the ribbon skirts and shirts, its history and its changes.

Payne said she worked with Phoebe Blount, tribal director for suicide presentation, in order to provide culture to the youth.

Payne is thankful for the help she received from tribal health members.

“The belief is it takes a tribe to raise a child,” Payne said.