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“A survey commissioned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community…shows supermajorities in all demographic groups in the state of Minnesota support increasing education about tribes and Indigenous people in the state’s public schools.”

“Keith Anderson, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, said land preservation in this case [Pe’ Sla] was made even harder because the land was to be put into trust for eight tribes who would be jointly responsible for it: Rosebud, Crow Creek, Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Yankton, Oglala, Sisseton Wahpeton, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton.”

“The winners are Shelley Buck, Michael Childs Jr., Johnny Johnson, Valentina Mgeni and Cody Whitebear.”

“She also declared the term ‘squaw,’ a pejorative for Indigenous women, to be derogatory and ordered the federal board tasked with naming geographic places to develop procedures that would remove the term from federal usage.”

“When it comes to bringing an understanding of Indigenous communities to his new role as the tribal liaison on Superior National Forest, Martinez said so much of the process comes down to listening. ‘The tribes have always wanted to have their voice be heard, so that’s not really a new thing.’”

“Biden will use the summit to announce steps to improve public safety and justice for Native Americans and to protect private lands, treaty rights, and sacred places.”

“To commemorate the day, Wild players will wear custom Native American Heritage hockey jerseys during the pre-game warm up, designed by members of the Treasure Island Resort & Casino and Wild creative teams. The jerseys pay tribute to the Minnesota Native American community with a specially designed Dakota emblem and writing. T-shirt jerseys that also feature Dakota Indian design will be given to the first 5,000 fans attending the Nov. 26 game.”

“An attorney for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will become the first Native American judge to serve on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday. The governor appointed Sarah Wheelock.”

“The bill codifies government-to-government relations, affirms tribal sovereignty, requires state agencies to have tribal-state liaisons, and mandates tribal-state relations for state leaders and employees.”

“‘It is something that was long overdue,’ Chairman Robert Deschampe of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said…When people enter the 1854 Treaty area, they will know where they are and, hopefully, educate themselves about treaties.’”