Honoring the Original Guardians of the Earth
We recognize and respect the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral lands we explore, learn from, and find solace in.
Minnesota has an Indigenous heritage that spans thousands of years.
There are 11 tribes recognized in Minnesota.
We acknowledge, we are on the ancestral lands of these tribes:
Acknowledging the land is an important, yet small step.
It's crucial to recognize the ongoing challenges Indigenous communities face.
One urgent issue is the disproportionately high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women — a crisis affecting Indigenous families across the nation, including those in Minnesota.