Trickster Class Discussion

Trickster Class Discussion:

Janee Deck, Jodie White, Erik Rasmussen

Introduction to the book:

Our group loved the editor's note at the end of the book because he was considerate of a culture that wasn't his and he put a great effort at keeping the authenticity of each story. He didn't want to culturally appropriate the stories, which showed how he was not a selfish editor.

“The book is bigger than he is; the stories tell so much. The book is a representation of a group effort that brings people and cultures together for a bigger picture and bigger project”

Meaning of Animals:

 https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/meaning-of-animals.htm

Significance of the "Trickster"

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/trickster.htm

Questions:

1. What was your favorite story? Why? Was it because of the morals it hints to...was it because it was creative and refreshing?
   
   
2. What is the significance of the stories as pertaining to Native American culture? What is the importance of keeping these stories authentic and retold?
   
   
3. Do you think having non-Native-American illustrators ruin or cloud the authenticity of these stories and does it help create a deeper appreciation and knowledge of the Native American culture by Western views? Why?
   
   
4. With the dilemma of cultural appropriation in our society, how do these stories help us create a more accurate image of Native American culture? What do you think we need to do as a society to be more fully aware of Native American culture, then and now?