Dakota Commemorative March

2014

On November 7, 1862, a group of Dakota, primarily women, children and elders, were force-marched in a four-mile long procession from the Lower Sioux Agency to Fort Snelling. Many of them did not survive.

 
Apistoka
A young Dakota woman who held the pain of a Nation in her eyes.
 

Committee and Contacts

Any letters of support, donations, ideas, or suggestions on ways you might be able to help would be most appreciated!


For further information about the march, contact:

Samantha Odegard
Phone: 320-292-3767
E-mail: Waduta83@gmail.com


Gwen Westerman

E-mail: gwen1862@gmail.com


Janice Bad Moccasin:
Phone: 612-296-2066
E-mail: badmocej@hotmail.com



 

To view Craig Marsden's short film on the Marches, see:

1. http://www.youtube.com/

and

2. http://www.youtube.com/

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