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Commemorating Minnesota's Tragic Past & Hope for Healing

On June 30, the Minnesota Historical Society has opened its new exhibit on the United States - Dakota Indian War of 1862 and the repercussions of this six week battle at the Minnesota History Center....

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America as a Moral Authority?

The U.N. has called for nations to adopt a "responsibility to protect." This list/map show the countries that are considered vulnerable for genocide ( www.genocidewatch.org).  Current list of at risk...

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Who among you is wise?

Today's question comes from my eight year old: "What is a homo sapien... and what does that mean?" Admittedly I was stumped.  I know I learned that once, but thankfully the web could meet his...

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Our joy

Today's post is simply to share our family's joy because our son Caleb chose to be baptized this weekend as he also celebrated his 8th birthday...

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Flags half staff today 8.17.12

Welcome Home Governor Mark Dayton’s Statement Commemorating the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862(Saint Paul) – In commemoration of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, Governor Mark Dayton released the following...

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Wiping of the Tears 8.19.12

Check out this 1862 map resource...Historic Ness Church hosted a very special day Sunday August 19, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the date that the first five settlers were buried at their...

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One Nation Conference 8.21.12

Today's event began Bdote -- the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers-- in a traditional Dakota way.  (Those who should be there were there, when they should have been there...it started...

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To Save the Sacred at Auction

On Saturday, Pe Sla, South Dakota in the Black Hills  is slated to be auctioned off.  According to media sources, the land is appraised at $350K US dollars.  But ask someone who is Lakota -- and you...

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Blackhills South Dakota Sacred Site Auction Cancelled

At the direction of the Reynolds family, the auction of Pe Sla has been cancelled.  Many are left scratching their heads.  Many thanks for not selling!Pe' Sla (pronounced peh-shlah) or "Reynolds...

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If it isn't on the news...did it happen?

I'm often struck by what is (and what ISN'T) declared newsworthy by our trusted media filter professionals.  Here are some recent stories that likely didn't make it to your media outlet.In Carlisle...

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Preparing for National Native American Heritage Month

As I try to help gain permits and work on logistics for upcoming events, I am struck by an odd dichotomy...we will place National Native American Heritage Month on our calendars and "study" the Indians...

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A reflective autumn drive to New Ulm

Took a wonderful drive through autumn colors to New Ulm yesterday to speak at the local Rotary club (My topic was the use of the Four Way Test in mediation and how it applies to the upcoming Dakota...

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Dakota 38

If you have an opportunity to watch a live screening of this documentary followed by the intended discussion groups, I strongly encourage you to do so.  However this full movie post was recently...

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First Person Stories

Alice in Wonderland chased a rabbit and found herself falling into a rabbit hole that led her to another place...Here's a link to the Aaron Huey project that allows Lakota people to tell their stories...

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Tribe threatens mass suicide rather than leave sacred land

Brazil court rules tribe must leave sacred burial land but Guarani-kaiowa tribal spokesmen said their community of 170 people would rather die on the land than be made to leave the ranch in the...

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Nobel Peace Prize money to help children

AP reports that the European Union, the 2012 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has decided to spend its 8 million kronor ($1.2 million) reward on projects helping children in war and conflict zones. The...

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2012 Dakota Commemorative March

"Manipi Hena Owasin Wicunkiksuyapi" (We Remember All Those Who Walked)Elders leading the prayer procession past Fort Snelling wallsRead about it in the press:Saint Paul Pioneer PressMinnesota Public...

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Kid Climbs up the Fridge

Somehow I feel inspired to change the world after watching this kid.Like just climbing up on top isn't enough...look what he does at the end!I am completely jazzed about tackling something tough today.

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Tribes buy sacred site for $9M

At the deadline, American Indian tribes have pulled off a land deal to buy Pe' Sla in the Black Hills.For latest video and current details...   For background about the sale Pe' Sla (pronounced...

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2012 Dakota 38 Horse Ride Begins

Departing from my own writing, I have permission to post some notes from a brother (Marque) who is on the Wokisuye (remembering and honoring) horse ride...I have added some links and explanations in...

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