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Attachment 4 <br />Notes from Roseville (ISD623) American Indian Parent Advisory Meeting <br />Regarding Pocahontas Park <br />Meeting Attended by Matthew Johnson on April 20, 2021 <br /> <br />The committee is appreciative of the thoughtfulness of the approach to <br />examining the name. <br />The committee as a whole recommended changing the name out of <br />concern for: <br />o a perpetuation of a native American stereotypes that is counter to <br />modern Native Americans <br />o the Disney movie associated with the name promotes sexualization <br />of native American women. The committee noted that there are <br />significant issues with sex trafficking and exploitation of Native <br />American women. <br />o the fact that Pocahontas doesnt have ties to MN <br />o One member mentioned that its possible that the name could stay <br />with a plaque that tells accurate history. All others felt changing was <br />appropriate. <br /> <br />The group advised that if the name is changed, it may be prudent to utilize <br />a name that complies with the Parks and Recreation policy but is in the <br />Dakota Language. They recommended checking with the Dakota people <br />and/or the University of Minnesota Dakota Language expert for ideas. They <br />did not have any specific ideas. <br /> <br />They stated that the University of Minnesota helped them come up with a <br />name for the new Anpetu Teca Education Center. <br /> <br /> <br />