In relation to commemorating the events of 1862, Ms. Swenson discusses the importance of education.
What is the best way to educate people about Minnesota's history?
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In relation to commemorating the events of 1862, Ms. Swenson discusses the importance of education.
What is the best way to educate people about Minnesota's history?
DL: I wondered about this: Do you think it’s a good idea to acknowledge these events today, 150 years later, or are they better left alone?
LS: No, I think it’s best to – the more education that people get, the more understanding they will have of the Sioux people; well, indigenous people in general. The more education they have, the better understanding that we’re just people too, you know, we’re no different. It’s just that we probably had to suffer a whole lot more. But history’s got to know both sides; the good and the bad. And the more truthful you can be about things, the better understanding we will leave in the minds of our children and history.
Citation: Minnesota Historical Society. U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. We’re no different. It’s just that we probably had to suffer a whole lot more. October 4, 2024. http://www.usdakotawar.org/node/1130
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