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Recent presenters have included:
- Art Straub will speak on the history of the Minnesota River
on Thursday, March 1, 2001.
- Bill Taylor, grandson of Eli Taylor, shared his memories
of his grandfather along with the history of the moccasin game
and how it evolved into what is played today (February, 2001).
- Artist John Shoptease provided a talk on traditional ways
of creating authentic Indian Jewelry and also display some of
his work (April, 2000).
- Wayne Allen, PhD, spoke on tradional ancient cultures while
providing a demonstration on flint knapping (January, 2000)
- Paul Maravelas gave a presentation on the Village of Shakopee
and the Battle of Shakopee (December, 1999).
- Kevin Callahan spoke on the subject of Sacred Stones (November,
1999).
- Chuck Bailey presented a video and spoke on the Rochester
Creek Rock Art (petroglyphs in Utah). (October, 1999).
- Reverend Gary Cavender gave a talk on "Governor Ramsey
and the Trader's Role in the Treaties of Pilot Knob and Traverse
des Sioux." (September, 1999).
- Wayne Allen from Mankato State University gave a slide presentation
and lecture on "New Archaeology." (May, 1999).
- Rubem Lima provided a personal account of his participation
in a sun dance ceremony on the Rosebud Reservation. (April, 1999).
- Bruce Dowlin talked about the video "Bones of Contention."
(March, 1999).
- Don Crofut spoke on Dakota stories and myths. (February,
1999).
- Scott Meyer and Rod Johnson, archaeologists, gave a talk
demonstration on the ancient practice of flint (chert) knapping
(January, 1999).
- Reverend Gary Cavender, author and lecturer on North American
spirituality, spoke on the sacred sites near the confluence of
the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers (Camp Coldwater area) (December,
1998).
- Wayne Allen, archeologist talking on traditional peoples
of Canada's Northwest Territories. (November, 1998).
- Douglas Birke, archeologist talking on the early French presence
in Minnesota. (October, 1998).
- Don Crofut spoke on his knowledge of native herbs and medicines
of the Dakota people. (September, 1998).
Previous programs covered:
- Bears in Dakota legend
- Medicine wheel symbology
- 1820 environs of Fort Snelling
- Ojibway tribal customs
- Dakota/Lakota gods.
Excursions include:
- Historic sites
- Tour of Minnesota Historical Society
- Cultural events
- Historical/natural history hikes.
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When
Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month,
typically running from September through May. Call to order usually
begins at 7:30, with the featured program running from 8:00 to
9:00. Members are free to linger for coffee and cookies after
the program.
Where
Meetings are held at Dakotah Sport and Fitness (Meeting Rooms
A and B). Address: 2330 NW Sioux Trail, Prior Lake--off 154th
Street, south of Hwy 101 and Cty. Rd. 42.
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