A Coyote in the Outer World
Theses
Author/Creator
Raymond Carlos Nakai
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1993.
Dakota games included: Kaƞsu kutepi (They shoot the plum seed); Tasiha uƞpi (Foot bone game); Hokṡina itazipe 9Young boy’s archery); Tahuka caƞhdeṡka (Hoop and arrow); Caƞkawacipina (Spinning tops and whip); and Takapsicapi (Lacrosse).
Lakota games included: Icaslohe econpi (Game of bowls); Inyan onyeyapi (A rock sling); Ipahotonpi (Popgun; Napsiyohli (Small Finger Ring); Tateka yumunpi (Wind Buzzer); and Tate kahwogyapi (Wind Chaser – They are chasing the wind).
Highlights the implementation of Oregon's Senate Bill 13, an effort to include more Indigenous history and perspectives into the state's schools curriculum.
Uses chapters from book by Daniel Heath Justice as a tool to educate teachers.