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Shelley Buck’s Keynote Speech at Dakhóta Omníčiye

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | June 1, 2023 The following is the transcript from Shelley Buck's keynote address at Dakhóta Omníčiye 2023, an annual event hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society during…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMay 22, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Learn more this American Indian Month

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | May 18, 2023 In addition to National Native American Heritage month in November, Minnesota celebrates American Indian month throughout the month of May. There are 11 federally…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMay 15, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Q & A with Project Director, Kjersti Duval

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | March, 30 2023 Kjersti Duval has been a part of The Falls Initiative since its early days and currently serves as our project director. In addition, Kjersti…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 29, 2023

Voices of the Falls

The Site

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | March, 30 2023 The site of The Falls Initiative is located on the Central Riverfront of Minneapolis. The land is adjacent to the Upper Lock, which is…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 27, 2023

Media Coverage

A once-sacred Dakota site could soon be returned

By Jessie Cohen, Scripps News. Advocates are working to transform the heart of Minneapolis' Central Riverfront into a destination honoring Indigenous history. Watch at ScrippsNews.com. This story was also aired…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 3, 2023

Media Coverage Voices of the Falls

Alley Newspaper: With New President Shelley Buck, Friends of the Falls Now Native-Led with Native-American Majority Board

By Amanda Wigen, Friends of the Falls | March 2, 2023 This editorial was featured in the March 2023 edition of the alley. Friends of the Falls, a non-profit working…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 2, 2023

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New Leadership and Early Design Ideas

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | February 21, 2023 In a media briefing held on February 3rd, 2023 it was announced that Mark Andrew would be retiring as the President of Friends of…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiFebruary 21, 2023

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Mississippi River Project Transitions to Native Leadership

Published by Indian Time Friends of the Falls is presenting preliminary design concepts for the area that will be located close to the Upper Lock and Dam at St. Anthony…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiFebruary 9, 2023

Dakota-led nonprofit prepares for land restoration, cultural education at St. Anthony Falls

Shelley Buck’s Keynote Speech at Dakhóta Omníčiye

Learn more this American Indian Month

Q & A with Project Director, Kjersti Duval

The Site

A once-sacred Dakota site could soon be returned

Alley Newspaper: With New President Shelley Buck, Friends of the Falls Now Native-Led with Native-American Majority Board

New Leadership and Early Design Ideas

Mississippi River Project Transitions to Native Leadership

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