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Dakota War of 1862 a look at the events, peoples and places that shaped the Dakota War of 1862, and the catastrophic consequences of its tragic aftermath.

Documentary | A Clash of Cultures: Understanding the 1862 Dakota War.

Segments | Short pieces exploring the aspects, issues and the tragic aftermath of the Dakota War of 1862.

The Dakota War of 1862: The Clash of Values

(Episode 13) In this episode looks at the clash of values between the various factions of the Dakota people and the effect it had on the war itself.


The Dakota War of 1862: The Trials

(Episode 10) Today’s episode looks at the trials of Dakota people after the war.


The Dakota War of 1862: Little Crow

(Episode 7) Today’s episode looks at Little Crow, the leader of the Mdewakaton Band of the Dakota.

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The Dakota War of 1862: The War Begins

(Episode 6) This episode looks at how the war began.

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The Dakota War of 1862: Sea of Immigrants

(Episode 5) Today’s episode looks at the Sea of Immigrants into Minnesota.

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The Dakota War of 1862: Henry Hasting Sibley

(Episode 4) This episode looks at the many sides of Henry Hasting Sibley – trader, governor, and general.

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The Dakota War of 1862:The Treaties

(Episode 3) This Episode looks at the many treaties that were made between the United States and the Dakota and how that changed the lives of the Dakota, leading up to the Dakota War.

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The Dakota War of 1862: The British and Dakotas

(Episode 2) Today’s feature looks at the British, the fur trade, and how their world view changed the relationship that the Europeans had with the Dakota people.

Exploring the Dakota War of 1862 is a production of ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota Communities.


The Dakota War of 1862: The French Fur Trade

(Episode 1) This episode brings into focus the fur trade and the French. They came to trade with the great Native American Nations of the Dakotas. Learn about increasing trade through marriage and more.

Exploring the Dakota War of 1862 is a production of ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota Communities.


A Clash of Cultures: Understanding the 1862 Dakota War

On August 17, 1862 a group of four young Dakota men on a hunting expedition killed five settlers who lived along the Minnesota river in what is now southwest Minnesota…and a war began.

A Clash of Cultures: The 1862 Dakota War is a production of ampers-Diverse Radio for Minnesota Communities


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McKnight FoundationPohlad family foundationThe Minneapolis FoundationSaint Paul & Minnesota Foundation