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4 people have now died at the homeless encampment in Minneapolis.
The site – also called the Wall of Forgotten Natives for the many Native residents there — was established by individuals and families without shelter.
But it’s become the central focus of many urban Native agencies in the Twin Cities.
On October 29th those agencies gathered the community together to talk about how to move forward.
Reporter Melissa Townsend has the story
This week on Minnesota Native News, we hear from the Prairie Island Indian Community, which has joined other Minnesota Dakota tribes in a lawsuit against the opioid industry. It’s a historic fight that extends far beyond Minnesota.
Six hundred people gathered at Mystic Lake Conference Center in Prior Lake for the Third Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition. Tribal leaders, nutrition practitioners, researchers, students, and many more gathered to learn, share, and visit with one another.
A tent encampment of homeless folks continues to grow in Minneapolis. There are about 300 people there, many of whom are Native.
The camp shines a light on the crisis caused by the shortage of affordable housing, shelter beds, and culturally sensitive social and addictions services.
Tribal and urban leaders are making plans to provide more sturdy shelter over the coming months. But what else is needed to support those living in these tents?
This week on Minnesota Native News, we get an update on the Minneapolis homeless encampment, also known as “the wall of forgotten natives.” We also hear about a new police agreement between the Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe and the county sheriff’s office that ends a two-year impasse.
