Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota language materials these stories demonstrate the power

these stories demonstrate the power of one of the most compelling writers in Native North America today

and learn to respect ourselves and the land we share

has a double meaning: treasured apple of my eye

A fascinating study for students of Indigenous and linguistic disciplines

From the artist: "The purpose of this book is to share the GOOD energy coming from all the experiences I've had in the past

Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota language materials these stories demonstrate the powerMuch of the focus on the Dakota people in Minnesota rests on the tragic events of the 1862 U. S.Dakota War and the resulting exile that sent the majority of the Dakota to prisons and reservations beyond the states boundaries. But the true depth of the devastation of removal cannot be understood without a closer examination of the history of the Dakota people and their deep cultural connection to the land that is Minnesota. Drawing on oral history