An established bison farm will give thousands of pounds of meat this winter to members of the community as tribal nations look for ways to control the production of Indigenous foods.
Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves will host Native American Heritage Night, presented by the Prairie Island Indian Community, at tonight’s game versus the Denver Nuggets. The annual Native American Heritage Night celebrates the rich heritage, traditions and culture of the Prairie Island Indian Community and the Bdewakantunwan Dakota Tribal Nation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the evening will showcase Prairie Island Indian Community performances from prior Native American Heritage Nights, including the Flag Song and drum and dance troupe, on the video board.
New this year, the Timberwolves and the Prairie Island Community teamed up to create a four-part educational content series that highlights how the Prairie Island Indian Community is proud of its heritage, preserves its traditions, protects its land and development, and keeps the spirit alive for the next seven generations. The video series will be featured on all Timberwolves, Prai