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LAKOTA CULTURE

Videos are 7-9 minutes in length.

LAKOTA CULTURE 101 – Setting Aside our Preconceptions

LAKOTA CULTURE 102 - Cultural Comparisons (Part 1)

LAKOTA CULTURE 103 - Cultural Comparisons (Part 2)

LAKOTA CULTURE 104 - The 4 Levels of Native Acculturation

LAKOTA CULTURE 105 - The Interpersonal Styles of Native People

LAKOTA CULTURE 106 - Stereotypes: How Native People May View Non-Native People (Part 1)

LAKOTA CULTURE 107 - Stereotypes: How Native People May View Non-Native People (Part 2)

LAKOTA CULTURE 108 - The Medicine Wheel: Introduction

LAKOTA CULTURE 109 - Values, Virtues, and Ceremonies

LAKOTA CULTURE 110 – Sacredness of the Sacred Hoop

LAKOTA CULTURE 111 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Living in Harmony

LAKOTA CULTURE 112 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Living in Balance

LAKOTA CULTURE 113 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Discovering Beauty and Peace

LAKOTA CULTURE 114 - How our Sacred Hoop is Broken

LAKOTA CULTURE 115 - The Result of a Broken Sacred Hoop

LAKOTA CULTURE 116 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Spiritual Renewal

LAKOTA CULTURE 117 - Spiritual Renewal: The Greatest Sun Dancer

LAKOTA CULTURE 118 - Walking the Red Road

 

UNDERSTANDING POVERTY

POVERTY 101: "Introduction to Poverty " (Ron Jensen, Director, Life Initiatives) - A simple introduction to the complex difficulties of overcoming poverty.

POVERTY 102: "Invisible Nation" (Dr. Donna Beegle) - What the world looks like to a person in poverty.

POVERTY 103: "Hidden Rules" (Dr. Ruby Payne) - There are hidden rules in any economic class; you know them, you just don't know that they're there... and the poor have different rules. In this 7-minute segment, Ruby Payne gives an entertaining look at "class rules".

OPTIONAL VIDEOS on Poverty:

"What's Going On? Poverty in America" Actor Tim Robbins introduces you to two young people dealing with hunger, homelessness, hardship, and shame. (opens in new window)

HOW TO BE A MENTOR

Coming soon!

 

SPIRITUAL DYNAMICS

SPIRITUAL DYNAMICS 101: "Dr. Jerry Yellow Hawk: "I am the Happiest Person " (Dr. Jerry Yellow Hawk) - For 500 years, the hope-filled message of life in Jesus Christ has not taken root in the culture of Native America. Part of the reason is that white culture has presented Christ in the dressings of the White culture, instead of the purity of Christ above ALL cultures.

SPIRITUAL DYNAMICS 102: "Jesus' Call to Care" (Craig Groeschel) - In a world where everyone - Christians included - live by the creed, "me first", Craig gives the refreshing reminder that Jesus created us to care.

 

OPTIONAL VIDEOS on Spiritual Dynamics:

The following videos are not required for Mentor Certification.

The "300" Series Videos are weekly Bible topics from Life Initiatives Director Ron Jensen

Spiritual Dynamics 301: "Translated Prayers" Life Initiatives Director Ron Jensen discovered how God's overall plan can change how prayers are answered (Romans 8:26-28) (11/25/2008)

Spiritual Dynamics 302: "Eternal Currency " Life Initiatives Director Ron Jensen says God's priority, remembering the poor, is an eternal currency. (Luke 14:12-14) (12/4/2008)

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