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“‘It gives the community and surrounding communities opportunities to come and learn about Mahkatos first peoples and our living culture.’”

“The expansive facility includes a 9,000 square foot slot floor with 100 additional slot machines…and a brand new sports bar with seating for 80-85. Also, the expansion will include a new casino entrance directly to the gaming floor.”

“Some see the incubator sustaining Dakota culture, life and teachings. It also serves as a safe place for people to be fully themselves…‘a small population of Dakota people within our region,have created something tremendous.’”

“During ‘Climate Week,’ representatives from the state agencies…toured the Prairie Island Indian Community near Red Wing. There, they got a face-to-face view with the community’s nearly 300 buffalo, toured a bark lodge, and saw community gardens.”

“The report, titled ‘Gaining Ground’: A Report on the 2018 Farm Bill Successes for Indian Country and Opportunities for 2023…was funded by the Native American Agriculture Fund, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger.”

“The University of Minnesota is offering student housing for residents who want to immerse themselves in learning Ojibwe or Dakota, two Native languages at risk of extinction.”

“There’s a new statewide effort to get more Native American histories and cultures into Minnesota classrooms…The hope is for non-Native students to learn about a history and culture that has deep roots in our state, and for Native students to feel authentically represented.”

“The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Aanjibimaadizing Program, in partnership with Rosetta Stone, has developed an Ojibwe language curriculum, which was released to the public on March 1, 2022. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Aanjibimaadizing celebrated its release.”

“Rooted in Ojibwe values, the Red Lake tribal council partnered with the Native American Community Academy Inspired Schools Network to build a school in order to immerse young students in Indigenous knowledge and culture. Starting this school year with grades K-5, the school will expand to include
an additional grade each year until 2025-2026, the point at which the school would remain open to grades K-8.”

“Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community – Showcases educational information on the Sioux community’s history, culture, language and values, as well as the ways they give back to the larger community.”