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Indigenous Health Topics: Our Journey of Cultural Reconnection--My Sister and I

Indigenous Health Topics is dedicated to featuring speakers who are recognized experts in health, education, and research—locally, regionally, and nationally. Presentations center on issues the significantly affect American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The views and opinions expressed by guests are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not endorse or assume responsibility for any statements made by participants. 00:00 Welcome and Session Opening 00:51 Host Introduction and Housekeeping 02:27 Guest Speakers and Presentation Overview 03:55 Betty and Shirley Introductions 06:11 Dakota Prayer and Family Dedication 08:09 Program Purpose and Journey Outline 08:46 Growing Up Dakota in Rochester 11:35 Mother’s Boarding School Experience 14:57 Beginning the Cultural Reconnection 17:23 Parents’ History and World War II Service 19:41 Dakota War and Family Survival Stories 24:48 Boarding Schools, Trauma, and Loss 28:10 Dakota Land Displacement and Treaties 29:38 Dakota 38 Execution and Historical Impact 33:33 Reconnecting with Relatives and Elders 40:06 Ancestral Leaders and Family Legacy 43:37 Founding Celebrate Dakota at Mayo Clinic 47:52 Healing, Reconciliation, and Community Work 55:05 Legacy, Education, and Cultural Events 1:05:08 Forgiveness, Identity, and Closing Reflection 1:06:40 Q&A: Dakota 38 Explained 1:11:19 Q&A: Ongoing Mayo Cultural Collaboration 1:13:12 Q&A: Norwegian Family Response 1:15:21 Community Reflections and Outreach Realities 1:18:14 Audience Comment and Reservation Memories 1:21:17 Closing Thanks, YouTube Posting, and Survey From Mayo Clinic to your inbox, sign-up for free: https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on X, formerly Twitter: https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic