GENERAL INFORMATION & FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a cost to attend the Exploring the American Indian
Experience Series of Events?
Because of the support of the sponsoring organizations, all
events are FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public. Please invite
colleagues, friends and family to attend the AIE Series of
Events with you.
Where can I get a copy of Essie’s
Story: The Life and Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher?
Essie’s Story is available for loan at the East Grand
Forks Campbell Library, Grand Forks Public Library, the Grand
Forks Air Force Base Library and the UND Chester Fritz Library.
Books are available for purchase at Barnes & Noble Bookstore,
Waldenbooks and B Dalton Booksellers. The paperback book retails
around $14.00 plus tax.
Do I need to read Essie’s
Story to attend the book discussions?
You are encouraged to read Essie’s Story: The Life and
Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher to enhance your understanding
of the American Indian experience. However, if you do not have
a chance to read the book, please consider still attending
the book discussions. Last year, over 100 community members
participated in each book discussion. You will learn about
the American Indian experience just by listening to others.
If I attended the first book discussion, why should I attend
the second book discussion?
You are encouraged to attend both book discussions even though
the same book is being discussed. New participants and a different
discussion leader will lead to unique questions, comments,
ideas and perspectives at each book discussion.
How does the Community Forum “Celebration
of Life – Understanding
the Powwow Experience” differ from the annual UNDIA Time
Out Wacipi Powwow?
The AIE Community Forum “Celebration of Life – Understanding
the Powwow Experience” is designed to help the Greater
Grand Forks Community better understand the role of American
Indian
tradition
in the UNDIA Time Out Wacipi. The AIE Community Forum “Celebration
of Life” is an opportunity for you to experience some
of the elements of a contest powwow, such as the UNDIA Time
Out Wacipi. You are encouraged to freely ask questions of the
discussion leader and performers.
Everyone is welcome to join
in the 36th Annual UNDIA Time Out Wacipi held April 8-10
at the University of North
Dakota. Wacipi (Wah-chee-pee)
is the Lakota word for powwow. Experience hundreds of singers,
dancers, musicians and drummers competing
for prizes during this celebration of life. Powwow guide
books will be distributed to help you enjoy the event.
There is an admission
charge for the UNDIA Time Out Wacipi. For more information
on the UNDIA Time Out Wacipi, contact the University
of North Dakota Indian Association (UNDIA) at 701-777-4291 or e-mail:
undia@und.nodak.edu.
Where should I park for each of the AIE events?
Free parking is offered at the following event locations:
•
UND Barnes & Noble Bookstore – Park in the East
Lot.
•
Grand Forks Herald Community Room – Park on the street
and use the alley entrance.
•
UND Chester Fritz Auditorium – Use G Lot located south
of the auditorium.
Where can I get more information on the AIE Series of Events?
For more information and updates about the AIE Series of Events,
contact the UND Division of Continuing Education at:
Phone: 701-777-2663 or 1-866-579-2663
E-mail: conferences@mail.und.nodak.edu
 Artwork designed by Jake Thompson and Merry Ketterling.
Symbolism of artwork: Education is a MOUNTAIN to shoot for and one must learn
self-discipline, endure suffering and insurmountable obstacles to get to
the top. The ARROW at the top of the MOUNTAIN symbolizes strength and achievement,
as the top is reached and aiming for more. It is also symbolic of prayers
flying to the Great Spirit, asking for his support. The Morning STAR symbolizes
the length between past and present. The FIVE FEATHERS represent the five
reservations that are part of North Dakota and the PIPE is a symbol of
strength and spirituality. The TIPIs stand at the four DIRECTIONS.
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