Forced removal of the Dakota people from their lands following the 1862 Dakota War led to a devastating loss of cultural knowledge. I will help recover an important aspect of our cultural identity that cherishes indigenous foods and medicines
The loss of language in the American Indian community erodes the ability to pass on cultural values and norm, which in turn negatively affects early childhood development. My fellowship will address the need for a culturally specific early childhood
With the passing of Native elders, knowledge also dies. There is a critical need to reach elders and document their stories, such as stories about the stars, to preserve and foster our culture and language. My goal is to help prevent the loss of and
Low-income urban neighborhoods, like North Minneapolis, face ongoing rounds of disinvestment. In these same communities, however, amazing nonprofit organizations and residents are leveraging resources and relationships to improve neighborhood
My fellowship involves the study of graffiti art and its effects on people, community and culture. The popularity of graffiti and street art has increased and is in heavy demand, yet most people do not want to address the reality of it. The focus of
