Native American 150

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American Indian artists’ response to the Sesquicentennial: “States, Dates and Place”

In today’s Strib: History Lesson

Inspired by the 150th anniversary of Minnesota statehood, "States" asserts the primacy of Indians in Minnesota, recalls broken treaties and the bitter hanging of 38 Indians at Mankato in 1862.

A valuable counterpoint to official sesquicentennial celebrations, the show is more educational than confrontational, with flashes of ironic humor and [...]

The Dakota Reconciliation Ride

MPR: On horseback, Native American riders make 300 mile trip

A group of about 50 Native Americans will ride on horseback into the Mankato area later this week.

Their arrival will mark the end of a nearly 300 mile trip to mark the 146th anniversary of the largest mass execution in U.S. history.

The [...]

Laura Waterman Wittstock now a Strib blogger

Today’s Strib: A town square for the 21st century – A new series of blogs on our website taps into the collective wisdom of the community.

They call it YourVoices and Laura Waterman Wittstock is one of the bloggers. Her first blog post was Dec. 16 and is titled Obama and the Indians.

So now that [...]

National Park Service recommended to manage Coldwater Spring site

I first blogged about Coldwater Spring back in April and several times since then.

Now comes word that the National Park Service (NPS) will likely manage the site as part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.  The public planning process will begin soon with a Final Environmental Impact Statement [...]