Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2018

Day 6

The photo above shows a woman and her children in captivity at Fort Snelling. This woman is one of Little Crow's wives and children. She is one of at least four of his wives, those four were all sisters, daughters of Inyangmani, a Wahpeton Chief. Some of his wives were Saiciyewin, Makatowin (Blue Earth woman), Manikiyahewin(1838 - 1900), and Mazaiyegewin. I don't know which wife this is although I suspect it is Saiciyewin, as she is on the women's list of Ft Snelling prisoners as having 12 people with her. (It is under Passing Hail's list - he became the leader of Little Crow's band before the war, Little Crow was asked to be the War Chief by the people for the war - see his speech..)

Today there is no written prayer, instead a photograph from yesterday's Ride. You will see why.

This rider, Andrea, has on her back a Cradleboard, she is carrying it for this part of the Ride. It is to honor and remember the women who were imprisoned in Ft Snelling after being force marched there after the war.

All of the women on the Ride will take it in turn to carry the Cradleboard during the Ride.

This alone is a prayer by the women of today for the women of 1862, like our feature woman today.

You Win are amazing. Thank you all.

Madison

Madison, South Dakota area was settled In the 1860’s by German and Norwegian homesteaders. The many surrounding lakes were definitely a drawing factor. The landscape reminded the settlers so much of the capital of Wisconsin that they gave the fledging town the same name.

Madison, South Dakota was founded in 1875 as the railroads started their westward tracks. Madison and Herman competed for the county seat but reached a compromise and both villages moved to a halfway point, merging and taking the name of Madison. The town began as an agricultural area, agriculture developed it, and agriculture still supports it today.

www.cityofmadisonsd.com

Thank you to the Madison Community for their hospitality. Especially to Bill Kretch who took care of the horses at his farm.

Today the Ride goes 28 miles from Madison to Flandreau, the last stop in South Dakota. There will be a day of rest there tomorrow before moving on to Minnesota, home of the Dakota the Ride is for. The horses will stay at the Flandreau Indian School Corral and the Riders will stay at the Royal River Hotel. Breakfast will again be at the Chuck Wagon. Lunch will be at Eastman Hall, just behind the Hotel, take the road at the north side of the hotel, and go to the next intersection and take a right there. Eastman Hall is on the right. Dinner will be hosted by Pam Bird and family.

Prayers and Good wishes from the Supporters Group for today

Mark A Dull Offering up prayers for your ride this morning!! You ALL are truly an inspiration for everyone seeking Reconciliation in their lives! Peace ...safety and warmth?? On your journey today!!	Lisa Miller Prayers up for the riders, horses and all who help along the way from Apache Junction, AZ. I am Olgala Sioux from Pine Ridge. Thanks for keeping us posted every year!
Charlotte Bluez Yakoke Silvie. * Danke. Mein Vater ist Chahta Tribe und meine Mutti ist Deutsch & Svenska	Karen-Ann Williams Save journey to all. My heart swells with pride to see these pictures.
Shirley Crane Mitakuye oyasin	Tachiinii Asdzaa God bless you riders and horses!
Lisa Barth Safe travels!	Linda McDowell God bless you all!
Craig C. Sakanee-Stover Wish I could be there	Colleen Oldefendt Safe travels to all.
Jessy Kate Daniel Awesome!!! So beautiful on every level	Rhonda Costa Sara Hoksila Wanbli thank you
Kathy Riddle Amen	Leslie Gail Reece Amen
Ramona Gerber We are all relatives................good morning to the followers of our Dakota 38 riders. This ride is followed by many all over the country.	Pua Case Aloha sending out this prayer song for the Dakota 38 +2 this morning from Hwane feat Nahko. The music video was filmed entirely at the 2018 Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremony and Celebration on Randalls Island, NYC. directed and produced to inspire the protection of Mauna Kea and all sacred places.
Nicole Marie Darwin Safe journey to you all! See you in Mankato!	Brett Messer Bless their journey. Lifting them in my prayers every day. A’ho.
Sara HoksilaWanbli it took my breath away. had to share it here.	Fawn Roach Safe travels can’t wait to see all of you
Gary Zea See ya'll in Courtland	Rhonda Costa Love this
Nico Wind Cordova Better weather this year. Blessings to you all!	Audrey Haas Amen. Praying for warm day for all .
Rebecca Bailey Where I want to be!?? Prayers up for all the riders and horses and supporters! Wopila!	Romona Hawkins Beautiful Blessings Thank you. Prayers for Everyone involved in ride.
Lindsay Christensen Beautiful! Safe journey to you all!	Diane R. Anderson They are all so beautiful! :)
Mo Nichols A'ho	Janet Roper Safe journey to all
Kate Adams grateful filled.. will pray these words and images with you each day	Cece Walter Thank you Mo. Beautiful words and prayers as always.
Julia Fike Amen ..	Mina Shike Iiiii... right hand to creator

There are a lot of young riders this year

Thanks Ron!

More tomorrow...

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6	DAY 7	DAY 8	DAY 9
DAY 10	DAY 11	DAY 12	DAY 13	DAY 14	DAY 15	DAY 16	DAY 17	MEMORIAL
BOOKS	EDUCATION	Little Crow's Speech	WOMEN'S links	EXTRAS	VIDEOS	RON'S EXTRA

Most of the old photos used on this years web site come from the MN Historical Society. I was given permission years ago to use them, as long as there were no sales involved .