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Attachment A - Page 24 <br />SUMMARY OF CONVERSATION WITH JERRY DEARLY <br />Thursday, August 19 6:30pm <br />Notes by Matthew Johnson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />Jerry is a Dakota elder. <br />p Former teacher in St. Paul Public School <br />p Wrote a book about the Dakota Language <br />p Regional Pow Wow Announcer <br />On the Current Name <br />Jerry feels that changing the name would be really good. Said that Pocahontas is almost a <br />comic book representation of Native Americans and doesnt reflect actual Native American <br />culture. <br />Likens the name to a name like Indians which may not be offensive in isolation, but leads to <br />stereotyping and overgeneralization in practice. <br />Jerry is appreciative of the Commission for reviewing this item and said that it is indicative of a <br />culture that has grown more aware of unintended consequences. <br />On a Possible New Name if Pocahontas is Changed <br />That should be up to community and commission. He said that if he would like him/others to <br />weigh in on some possible options, he would be happy to do so/facilitate but didnt feel it was <br />appropriate for him to pull a name out of thin air. <br />Said that there are many names in Minnesota already derived from Dakota and/or Native <br />American language including Minnesota itself. <br />However, he didnt have a strong opinion on whether a Dakota word or recognition would be <br />appropriate. <br />Jerry said if schedules can be worked out, he may be willing to attend a meeting or speak with <br />members of the commission <br />He also mentioned that there is a gathering in St. Paul on Indigenous People day, and that might <br />be a good opportunity for Commissioners to connect with some indigenous people. <br /> <br />
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