Category: RESOURCES, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Groups and resources of interest to the Native American people.

Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition Information

https://www.miwsac.org https://www.facebook.com/MIWSAC/ Creating Safety and Justice Through the Teachings of Our Grandmothers It is time to stop holding the survivors of sexual violence accountable for the trauma and pain inflicted upon them. We need help from our community members to make a difference. If you are seeking immediate assistance: STRONGHEARTS Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE 1-844-762-8483 www.strongheartshelpline.org […]

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA. This page is dedicated to helping missing and murdered American Indian women and their families and create. http://mmiwusa.org Please check it out, let’s end this atrocity how can this happen today. Please support the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA. Let’s get our missing native woman back that have […]

Who Owns Coldwater? Photo Essay.

Check out the photo-essay “Who Owns Coldwater.” Coldwater is an acknowledged Dakota Tribal Sacred Site and Traditional Cultural Property. http://friendsofcoldwater.org

Guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health PLEASE READ AND STAY SAFE..

Here is the latest information from the Minnesota Department of Health concerning the coronavirus in Minnesota. Stay safe and healthy. We are all checking the news everyday to get updates on the coronavirus. Lets continual to pray, and think positive. As we all want to get back to our daily lives. Your tribal council. Sharon, […]

Benefit to send First Nation Youth & Elders to the Vatican to discuss Doctrine of Discovery.

Benefit to send First Nation Youth & Elders to the Vatican to discuss the historical and intergenerational trauma triggered by the Doctrine of Discovery. Youth are members of the Indigenous Youth Ceremonial Mentoring Society, a Guadalupe Alternative program in St. Paul, Minnesota coordinated by Mitch Walking Elk. Special Guests include Keith Secola and Joe Savage. With […]

Pilot Knob Preservation Association

Known to Dakota people as Oȟéyawahe, “the hill much visited,”, Pilot Knob is a place of distinctive historical, cultural, and environmental importance, a sacred site, a landmark of Minnesota’s beginnings. The Pilot Knob Preservation Association, advocates for this distinctive hill, documents its long history, raises public awareness of its importance, and helps to preserve it for present […]

Indian Chiefs

I just found this on the internet and thought I would share it with you. Sharon http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/cinames.htm#2

Crow Creek reservation land being auctioned off.

Maybe someone should call Shakopee, they should pay the “38” descendents tax situation within the 180 day time period….the crow creek people should never want or need for anything, its shameful whats happened and could of been prevented with the help of the other dakota communities… http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_95aa4610-e062-11de-aa52-001cc4c03286.html

Remembering who you are.

Remembering who you are, who your people are, and appreciating those who came before you. It is those people who helped make today our day so remember our ancestors. Appreciate your elders, the proud history of our people, the sovereignty of our nations, and the issues that are still affecting and effecting our people today.

Leonard Peltier’s freedom05 November 2009; 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*’“’*:-.,_,.-:*’“’*:-.,_,.-:*’“’*:-.,_,.-:*’“’* > “I would like to ask you why when we speak you do not listen, and > when you listen, you do not hear, and when you hear us, you do not > choose to understand what we say. This is one time that I ask you > to listen carefully and understand what […]

NDSU News: Dakota Studies Courses Offered

http://www.ndsu.edu/news/features/dakota_studies_courses_offered/ (Note: I couldn’t find the original date on this, but I think it came out a few months ago. -Beth) Clifford Canku will lead the Dakota courses at NDSU. He has taught at Sisseton-Wahpeton College in Agency Village, S.D., University of Minnesota-Morris and Southwestern State University in Marshall, Minn. He is an enrolled member […]

Two people die in Arizona sweat lodge were Milwaukeean

By Journal Sentinel staff, Associated Press Posted: Oct. 10, 200 James Shore 40, of Milwaukee and Kirby Brown a women 38, of Westtown, N.Y., died after being overcome in a sweat lodge during a spiritual cleansing ceremony near Sedona, according to authorities in Arizona. Nineteen others were taken to area hospitals, but most were soon […]

Karaoke is reborn at the Wolves Den on Friday nights

Hello all, Back by popular demand!!! Karaoke is reborn at the Wolves Den on Friday nights. Starting time is 6:30pm sharp. Come on down and join “On the Ro’” Entertainment for some fun that is suitable for all ages. The Wolves Den kitchen will be serving their full menu also. All aspiring singers and crooners […]

Peltier Protestor at White House

Peltier protestor Story Published: Sep 27, 2009 Story Updated: Sep 25, 2009 It seems like someone ought to let the president know that an American Indian man fasted in front of the White House for one week. Someone ought to say this man sat on a bench in Lafayette Park, starving in a silent protest, […]

Help restore native oak savanna on Grey Cloud Island.

Dear Great River Greening Volunteers! Great River Greening seeks your help to restore native oak savanna on Grey Cloud Island near Cottage Grove on Saturday, October 17th from 8:30am-12:30pm. Gaining special access to the site, volunteer s will assist with the removal of non-native brush, such as buckthorn, honeysuckle and other non-native trees. Lower Grey […]

Dear friends of the Pond Dakota Heritage Society.

You’ll find our latest newsletter attached as a Word document – someone on our email list couldn’t open the PDF file that was sent out earlier this week, so we’re sending it out again. Also, with this email you’ll find a flyer and registration form for our upcoming Dakota Language Camp.  The flyer and registration form […]

DREAM OF WILD HEALTH GARDEN MARKET

Fresh Produce Grown & Harvested by: GARDEN WARRIORS & CORA’S KIDS Every Thursday! July 2-Aug 20 10 a.m. – 12 noon Two Locations: American Indian Family Center St. Paul Little Earth United Tribes Minneapolis Hand-picked, organic vegetables fresh from the garden! For more info call: 651-439-3840 Dream of Wild Health Farm 16085 Jeffrey Avenue Hugo, […]

The Gideon and Agnes Pond House

Open House   -   Sunday June 28, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Gideon’s 199th birthday!  Tours of the house will include details of Gideon’s family and growing up years, and the two apprenticeships that would shape his missionary life. Enjoy birthday cake, and sing Happy Birthday to Gideon himself, portrayed by a costumed reenactor.  Programs and tours […]