to preserve the rich history of the Dakota and their relationship with early Minnesota settlers and Christian missionaries, and to explore contrasting cultural and religious viewpoints.
Special Event: Bloomington Dakota Language Camp
Learn More07/13/2021 - 07/15/2021
Attend the 10th annual Dakota Language Camp! Learn the Dakota Language through songs, dancing, games, crafts, and feasting.
Sponsored by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, University of Minnesota.
Program and Tours: Joseph Coursolle's 1855-56 Dakota Mixed-Blood Claimant Affidavit
Learn More08/15/2021
Independent researcher Jane Hayden-Hart will share her Coursolle family history and the 1855-56 Sioux Affidavits. These were taken by commissioners from persons attempting to establish mixed-blood status in order to receive benefits from the treaty signed at Prairie du Chien in 1830.
Sponsored by Pond Dakota Heritage Society.
Prairie Profiles: The Pond House Video
See VideoView the award-winning video, “The Pond House,” which traces the history of the house through its builder and his great-grandson, and focuses on their important relationship with the Dakota people.
Produced by filmmaker Barbara Britain.
to preserve the rich history of the Dakota and their relationship with early Minnesota settlers and Christian missionaries, and to explore contrasting cultural and religious viewpoints.
Program and Tours: Joseph Coursolle's 1855-56 Dakota Mixed-Blood Claimant Affidavit
Learn More08/15/2021
Independent researcher Jane Hayden-Hart will share her Coursolle family history and the 1855-56 Sioux Affidavits. These were taken by commissioners from persons attempting to establish mixed-blood status in order to receive benefits from the treaty signed at Prairie du Chien in 1830.
Sponsored by Pond Dakota Heritage Society.
Prairie Profiles: The Pond House Video
See VideoView the award-winning video, “The Pond House,” which traces the history of the house through its builder and his great-grandson, and focuses on their important relationship with the Dakota people.
Produced by filmmaker Barbara Britain.