Ponca Code of Ethics

Each principle is not merely a standalone rule but contains subcategories, intricately woven through the knowledge of the Ponca language, that add layers of meaning and nuance. These ethical guidelines serve as a collective moral compass, emphasizing virtues such as unity, respect, kindness, and spiritual reverence. Whether it’s respecting the sanctity of the peace pipe or the call to be kind and generous, each code is imbued with a sense of sacred duty and communal responsibility. Together, they form a holistic ethos that shapes the character of the community, fostering a culture of mutual respect, compassion, and harmonious coexistence.

1. 
   Module 01

   Have only one God

   Basic Building Blocks: Sketching to Rendering

   Spatial reasoning through visualization: sketching, architectural drafting and 3D ideation.

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2. 
   Module 02

   Do not kill one another

   Virtuality: Using VR in Architectural Visualizations

   3D modeling in SketchUp to solve a real design problem, using Virtual Reality as a design tool.

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3. 
   Module 03

   Do not steal from one another

   Virtual Realization: 3D Scanning and Viewing a Building in VR

   3D scanning student beadwork and exhibiting it inside the Spiro Mounds Virtual Museum in VR.

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4. 
   Module 04

   Be kind to one another

   Virtuality to Physicality: 3D Printing

   Turning a virtual design into a real light fixture with 3D printing, and learning how electricity works.

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5. 
   Module 05

   Do not talk about each other

   Augmented Living: Using AR in Design

   Modeling an everyday object (a table) in 3D and presenting it through Augmented Reality.

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6. 
   Module 06

   Do not be stingy or greedy

   Human Centered Design: Empathy and Designing for Special Groups

   Empathic design with an aging simulation suit, redesigning a kitchen an Elder can easily use.

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7. 
   Module 07

   Respect the peace pipe

   VR + AR Mini-Hackathon: Designing with Elders for the community

   A team hackathon with Tribal Elders: redesigning part of the afterschool center with every tool learned.

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