"On May 4th of 1863, Dakhóta people who had been imprisoned at a concentration camp below Fort Snelling at Bdóte were taken by steamboat and exiled from Mnísota Makhóčhe. To mark our return & assert our continued presence on this sacred land where the rivers meet, we invite all Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Oyáte to return home, unify in peace, and share community knowledge, teachings, and stories with one another."
Phidáuŋyayapi ye/do!
All are welcome to the
3rd annual Dakhóta Omníčiye
May 2nd-4th, 2019
Flyer by Marlena Myles
FAQ's
Why am I being contacted? To mark your calendar! If you wish to present fill out the call for presenters by April 5th, 2019. Please share this with your contacts and listservs.
Cost? Free
Where? Historic Fort Snelling at Bdote: 200 Tower Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55111
Who can participate? Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
When will the daily itinerary be available? ASAP-forthcoming
How can I help? If you would like to volunteer please contact me.
Who is sponsoring this? Minnesota State Historical Society
Are meals provided? Yes on a first come first serve basis
Thank you for all the work you do, and I look forward to seeing you and yours on May 2nd - 5th. I hope you can return this year or come for the first time to support amazing Indigenous people to reflect upon what 'keep moving onward' means to you along with the communities they serve.
