Braiding Sweetgrass Reading Groups & Assignments
- For weeks 5-7
Week 5 – Readings due on Sept 26, by class time
PLANTING SWEETGRASS
GROUP 1 (a) Branson Becker (b) Ella Bradley (c) Al Brown
o Skywoman Falling
o The Council of Pecans
o The Gift of Strawberries
GROUP 2 (a) Mel Brand (b) Lane Chapman (c) Anika Cramblet
o An Offering
o Asters and Goldenrod
o Learning the Grammar of Animacy
TENDING SWEETGRASS
GROUP 3 (a) Lee Drukman (b) Alena Flocchini (c) Trystan Harmon
o Maple Sugar Moon
o Witch Hazel
o A Mother's Work
GROUP 4 (a) Will Hays (b) Maria Kouidi (c) Madelyne Miller
o The Consolation of Water Lilies
o Allegiance to Gratitude
PICKING SWEETGRASS
GROUP 5 (a) Kevin Sar (b) Savannah Thompson (c) Jay Schutze
o Epiphany in the Beans
o The Three Sisters
o Wisgaak Gokpenagen: a Black Ash basket
GROUP 6 (a) McCrae Wester (b) Sophia Wilder (c) Clare Wirzbicki
o Mishkos Kenomagwen : The Teachings of Grass
o Maple Nation: A Citizenship Guide
o The Honorable Harvest
Directions: Really think about each chapter you read. Take notes. Why has
the author grouped them the way she has? What are the most important
points to share with the rest of the class? You and your team will meet to
discuss your readings before presenting your summaries & highlights.
NOTE: Person in position (a) should come prepared to facilitate your team’s
discussion and presentation.
WEEK 6 – Readings due October 3, by class time
BRAIDING SWEETGRASS
GROUP 1 (a) Branson Becker (b) Ella Bradley (c) Al Brown
GROUP 2 (a) Mel Brand (b) Lane Chapman (c) Anika Cramblet
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In the Footsteps of Nanabozho: Becoming Indigenous to Place
The Sound of Silverbells
Sitting in a Circle
GROUP 3 (a) Lee Drukman (b) Alena Flocchini (c) Trystan Harmon
GROUP 4 (a) Will Hays (b) Maria Kouidi (c) Madelyne Miller
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Burning Cascade Head
Putting Down Roots
Umbilicaria: The belly Button of the World
GROUP 5 (a) Savannah Thompson (b) Jay Schutze (c) Kevin Sar
GROUP 6 (a) McCrae Wester (b) Sophia Wilder (c) Clare Wirzbicki
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Old-Growth Children
Witness to the Rain
Directions: As before, really think about each chapter you read. Take notes.
Why has the author grouped them the way she has? What are the most
important points to share with the rest of the class? You and your
expanded team will meet to discuss your readings before presenting your
summaries & highlights.
NOTE 1: The two people in position (b) should come prepared to facilitate your team’s
discussion and presentation.
NOTE 2: Since everyone will be reading the last section, “Burning Sweetgrass,” for next
week, feel free to go ahead with your reading if you have time.
NOTE 3: We will be attending a Q & A with Robin Wall Kimmerer on October 10, from
2:00 -3:00. This will be in place of class on that day. [Location to be announced.]
Let me know if any of you are unable to make this due to a class conflict.
NOTE 4: Dr. Kimmerer’s lecture will be October 10, 7:00 pm, UC Ballroom
ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!!
NOTE 5: Rose Bear Don’t Walk will be guest presenter on October 5
WEEK 7 – Readings due October 10, by class time
BURNING SWEETGRASS - WHOLE CLASS READ
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Windigo Footprints
The Sacred and the Superfund
People of Corn, People of Light
Collateral damage
Shkitagen: People of the Seventh Fire
Defeating Windigo
Epilogue: Returning the Gift
Oct 10 -
Noon-1:00 - Attend Q&A in place of class
7:00 Attend lecture (if possible)
Oct. 12
Be prepared to discuss the readings and events