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“An official hopes it will be easier for future visitors to He Mni Can-Barn Bluff Regional Park to recognize the totality of the site’s historic significance.”

“Organizers say the 2022 ride will mark the end of the annual tradition since 2005, but they’re planning a new chapter.”

“The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa will issue plates to highlight missing and murdered Indigenous people.”

“In a historic step, the flags of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth nations were officially raised in the lobby of Bemidji City Hall during a special ceremony on Monday, Dec. 19.”

“Student-athletes representing dozens of tribes played at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday in the fifth annual Indigenous Bowl. The game is part of an effort to highlight athletic talent from schools that might otherwise escape the notice of college recruiters.”

“A crowd of around 100 people far exceeded the available seating capacity on Nov. 30, as a broad spectrum of Band members, representatives of regional organizations, media, and other interested parties crowded together to view the stunning map designed by Bois Forte artist Louise Isham and crafted on a hand-painted historic template by artisanal map maker Keith Myrmel.”

“‘The general public doesn’t really understand that treaties are living documents. They are relevant today. And so, it’s a testimony of the state government acknowledging that the treaties are alive and that they are the supreme law of the land.’”

“This is a signature project for an organization that serves 4,500 Native Americans and an additional 10,000 visitors annually who participate in community events, Two Rivers gallery art, shop Woodland Crafts and eat at Gatherings Café.”

“The Dakota announced this will be the last year for the ride, for a few reasons. Several of the elder organizers are retiring. Todd Finney, whose uncle Jim Miller organized the first ride, also said his uncle’s dream has been fulfilled.”

“‘I refuse to give up on them.’”