Transitions

March 24, 2023 - By Gwen Nell Westerman

Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman shares with us her thoughts on this transitional season and gives an insight into her writing process.

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Reflecting on Native-led Humanities Activities Throughout Mni Sota

November 1, 2022 - By Jennifer Tonko

Háŋ! Boozhoo! Welcome to Native American Heritage Month! This period of recognition, reflection, and celebration is set aside by the U.S. Federal government to recognize the Indigenous peoples of this place, who governed themselves as citizens of many sovereign nations, long before European colonizers were intent upon living here.

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Treaties Matter

April 11, 2019 - By Jacob Jurss

Treaties matter. They matter even if the United States fails to recognize the rights of American Indian tribes guaranteed in treaties.

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