Wynema Morris provides a look at the holistic view Native American peoples have of water, drawing comparisons between the Native and Euro-American views. The presentation includes the values of spirituality and religion, time, nature, sharing and acquisition, cooperation.
Morris is a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and resides on the Omaha Reservation at Walthill, Nebraska. She has taught at the Nebraska Indian College for the past 15 years, at the former Dana College in Blair, and currently at the NICC. Her areas of expertise in Native American Studies focus on Omaha Tribal History, Omaha Culture and Tradition, NA Philosophy, US-American Indian Relations, Tribal Government, and Federal Indian Law.
Free and open to the public. Light reception will follow presentation.