Discussion Starters

Here are some suggestions we have for you to start discussions with your relatives, friends or classmates.

Please help us build this list of discussion starters by e-mailing your Discussion Starter to RSVP@1862wopila.net. Thank you.

1.  Do you believe this story is true? Why do you think that?

2.  What might have happened if the Lake Shetek descendents only listened to what was told to them by their grandparents/Uncles/Aunts? Would they have learned the true story?

3.  Do you think the descendants of the Fool Soldiers and the descendants of the Settlers are friends?

4.  What do you think reconciliation is?

5.  What are some of the challenges the Santee might have in reconciliation with the descendents of the Lake Shetek captives?

6.  Why weren't the captives killed?

7.  Why do you think a young person was chosen to be the narrator?

8.  What did you learn about the Dakota Conflict in your history classes.

9.  Does the story in this documentary similar to what was taught in your school about the Dakota Conflict? What is different?

10.  Do you think this DVD story is different than other stories about Settlers and Indians? Why do you think that?

11.  What questions do you have about this documentary?


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