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Renaming local sites with processes and names that truly honor and involve the original people <br />of this land is a powerful action of reconciliation. By naming or renaming places with <br />Indigenous place names, the original people of this land can reclaim their relationship to these <br />spaces that hold their cultures and languages, which have barely survived government imposed <br />forced assimilation and genocide. Indigenous place names can represent important historical <br />events and legal principles, such as the case with some creation stories. They can convey <br />important features of the site and teachings on how to live in good relations with others and the <br />land. There is a strong connectionbetween the re-establishment of Indigenous place names, and <br />the revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultures. <br />In an effort to support this re-naming process, MUID is happy to make the following <br />recommendations for engaging the Native American community in this process: <br />Connect with local, federally recognized Dakota communities (Prairie Island Indian <br />Community, Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community, Lower Sioux Indian <br />Community, Upper Sioux Community) to share work to date and garner feedback <br />Connectwith urban American Indian groups like MUID, Saint Paul Indians in Action <br />(SIA), and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Urban Indian Advisory Board to share <br />work to date and garner feedback <br />dian education <br />department and staff <br />Formation of a Native-led park name recommendation committee with stipends that <br />honor the time and knowledge of committee members (interested individuals may be <br />identified through the above engagement process) <br />We thankyou for the work you are doing in your community to make this park a place that is <br />welcoming to all members of the Roseville community and its visitors. <br />Pidamaya yedo/Miigwech/Wibthaha/Pinigigi/Thank you, <br />Letter Authors: <br />Maggie Lorenz <br />Executive Director & Wakan Tipi Center Director <br />Marissa Cummings <br />President and CEO <br />SIGNED BY THE FULL MUID MEMBERSHIP <br /> <br />