Understanding the Lakota and Their History

The video discusses the history and current challenges of the Lakota people, focusing on the Pine Ridge Reservation. It covers historical treaties, the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the ongoing struggles faced by the Lakota, including poverty and health issues. The speaker shares personal experiences and calls for honoring treaties and returning the Black Hills to the Lakota.

What is the meaning of the Lakota word 'wasichu'?

• A person who shares generously

• A non-Indian or someone who takes the best meat for themselves

• A warrior or leader

• A person who lives on a reservation

What was the significance of the first Fort Laramie Treaty?

• It ended the Indian wars

• It established the boundaries of the Lakota Nation as a sovereign nation

• It marked the beginning of the Transcontinental Railroad

• It was the first treaty to be broken by the US government

Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?

• The Wounded Knee Massacre

• The Battle of Little Big Horn

• The surrender of Crazy Horse

• The signing of the Homestead Act

What was the outcome of the longest-running court case in US history involving the Sioux Nation?

• The Sioux were awarded the Black Hills

• The case was dismissed without a ruling

• The court ruled that the Black Hills were illegally taken and offered monetary compensation

• The Sioux lost the case and received no compensation

What is the current unemployment rate on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation?

• Between 85 and 90 percent

• Between 10 and 20 percent

• Between 50 and 60 percent

• Between 30 and 40 percent

What is the life expectancy for men on the Pine Ridge Reservation?

• Between 80 and 82 years

• Between 70 and 72 years

• Between 60 and 62 years

• Between 46 and 48 years

What is the speaker's TED wish regarding the Lakota?

• To increase awareness about the Lakota culture

• To provide financial aid to the Lakota

• To honor the treaties and return the Black Hills

• To build new homes on the reservation

What does the speaker suggest is the last chapter in any successful genocide?

• The oppressed receiving reparations

• The oppressor blaming the oppressed for their own suffering

• The oppressed thriving and rebuilding

• The oppressor taking full responsibility

What does the speaker imply is necessary for addressing the suffering of indigenous peoples?

• A simple donation or charity event

• Ignoring the past and focusing on the future

• A government-led initiative

• A comprehensive understanding and action on historical injustices

What does the speaker mean by 'the bones left after the best meat has been taken'?

• The remains of a battle

• The leftovers from a feast

• The remnants of a culture after exploitation

• The remains of a meal