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Culture, Our People, Buffalo Project
How Bison Came Back from the Brink in Minnesota
Native communities, the state government, and the Minnesota Zoo are working together to revitalize the bison population.
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Culture, Economic Impact
Prairie Island Indian Community to open a new adult-use recreational Cannabis Dispensary in Minnesota
Island Peži will open a dispensary in Summer 2024 to serve the recently legalized adult-use recreational cannabis market.
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Our People, Net Zero, Economic Impact, Housing
Tribal Homes in Minnesota Get $1.4M for Clean Electricity
Three tribes in Minnesota are getting a $1.4 million federal injection to provide clean electricity to tribal homes. The funding was announced last week by U.S. Democratic Senators Tina Smith, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and Amy Klobuchar.
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Philanthropy, Good Neighbor
Prairie Island and Treasure Island Resort and Casino Donate More Than 300 Gifts to Foster Youth
This December, Prairie Island Community Members and employees partnered with Treasure Island Resort & Casino employees to collect and donate more than 300 gifts to American Indian Family and Children Services.
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Culture, Our People, Philanthropy, Good Neighbor
Mask Designed by Prairie Island Community Member Raises $35,100 at Auction
In November, Community member and Artist Cole Redhorse Taylor had the opportunity to design a one-of-a-kind Dakota-inspired mask that was worn by Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-André Fleury at the Wild Heritage Night game and was later auctioned off.
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Stewardship, Our People, Buffalo Project
Bison Herd Helps Restore Prairie Island Community
MPR NEWS visits Prairie Island's Edwin Buck Jr. Memorial Buffalo Project to learn more about the Tribe's efforts in caring for its bison herd and the Community.
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Culture, Our People, Philanthropy, Good Neighbor
Prairie Island Community Member and Timberwolves Center Naz Reid Collaborate on Artwork
Over the summer, Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Prairie Island Indian Community artist Blanche White came together to collaborate on a unique piece of artwork.
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Stewardship, Our People, Net Zero
Renewable Energy Investments Offers Opportunities For Prairie Island Indian Community
For the Prairie Island Indian Community, taking advantage of renewable energy is a way to preserve its way of life for future generations. Tribal leaders have been interested in the opportunities for renewable energy.
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Stewardship, Our People, Net Zero
PIIC’s Net Zero Community Goals
"The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) is making great strides towards becoming a Net Zero climate change community..."
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Stewardship, Culture, Our People
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, which honors the Native Americans and Alaska Native cultures. Prairie Island Community Member Nicki Buck was a guest on Midwest Access Thursday to represent her Dakota heritage and her ties to the Prairie Island Indian Community here in Minnesota.
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Culture, Our People, THPO
Dakota Ancestors Return Home
Kaomi Lee, from TPT, follows The Prairie Island Indian Community repatriation and reburial ceremony.
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Culture, Our People, Good Neighbor
Unveiling the Honoring Dakota Mural
"The Honoring Dakota Mural signifies a new beginning in the relationship between the Prairie Island and Red Wing communities..."
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Our People, Net Zero
In the Shadow of a Nuclear Plant, Prairie Island Celebrates Steps Toward a Green Future
"The Tribal Nation is about two years into an effort to cut its members’ energy costs with a solar field and other eco-friendly projects..."
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Philanthropy, Good Neighbor
Prairie Island Indian Community and Partners Assemble Snack Packs for Local Dakota Communities
In the spirit of being a good neighbor, in late September, Prairie Island and Treasure Island Resort & Casino teamed up with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and MATTER® to assemble 4,000 MATTERbox snack packs.
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Culture, Our People, Buffalo Project
Edwin Buck Jr. Memorial Project Educates About Buffalo in Minnesota
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Culture, Our People, Buffalo Project
Prairie Island Indian Community Buffalo Project | Minnesota Bound
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Community Interest, Our People
State Leaders Look to Indigenous Communities for Climate Solutions
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Education, Culture, Our People
Prairie Island Celebrates the First Bark Lodge in 150 Years
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Education, Culture, Our People, Buffalo Project
New Teacher Training
On Tuesday, August 23rd 2022, a group of nearly 60 staff members from the Red Wing School district participated in new teacher training on Prairie Island.
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