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Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month when we honor the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native peoples.
November is Native American Heritage Month when we honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and continuing contributions of Native peoples.
It is especially important, as residents of Minnesota, to acknowledge that the land we are living on is the homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe people. The state of Minnesota encompasses 11 tribes and communities of the Dakota and Ojibwe people, who are the original caretakers of the land, and are still here and thriving.
There are many resources available at the Perpich Library to help better understand the history, culture, and experiences of the Dakota and Ojibwe people. The items listed are available at the Perpich Library.