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Attachment A - Page 18 <br />feel any offense at all, but rather view it as an honoring in some way. <br />As you explore this renaming idea, I would suspect you will hear strong opinions <br />from both side of the spectrum. This is not that dissimilar from the recent name <br />change from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Football team. Strong <br />opinions were expressed from both sides, but all have seemed to accept that <br />change once it had been made. <br />Roseville and Pocahontas Park exists on the traditional homeland of the Dakota <br />people. I could see an argument made that Pocahontas is not local and that the <br />Roseville Parks and Rec wishes to honor the local Native Community as a rational <br />for a name change. This would bypass any debate surrounding offensiveness as a <br />rational, that is at least among the Native perspective. <br />I would further suggest that the park's name be replaced with a name originating <br />from the Dakota language. Local Dakota historians and language speakers can be <br />a resource for identifying an appropriate name and spelling. If you do chose this <br />option, be prepared to hear strong opinions from outside of the Native <br />community. <br />A local example of this name change can be found in the name change from Lake <br />Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska or the addition of the Dakota language to Fort Snelling <br />to include at Bdote. Two excellent examples of places that struggled with the <br />complexities of a simple name change. <br />My advice would be to pursue the name change, but be clear with the rational for <br />this change and articulate that rational well, you will face opposition from all <br />sides. By changing the name, it demonstrates the Roseville Park and Rec's desire <br />to be more inclusive of all cultures, conversely if Parks and Rec does not choose to <br />pursue a name change it could send the message that Park and Rec accepts and <br />condones the historical misrepresentation of Native American people. <br />Others Native American groups you may seek out for their opinions are the <br />Roseville Area Schools Indian Education Office and the Parent Committee they <br />work with, the state office of Indian Education at MDE, or the MN Indian Affairs <br />Council. These are just a few suggestions off the top of my head, I can assist to <br />identify other groups if needed. <br />I do hope this response helps you in your efforts, please feel free to call or email if <br />you have any question or need further assistance, <br /> <br />
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