The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict

The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict

Special | 1h 56m 54s  | Video has closed captioning.

This documentary examines one of the most difficult chapters of Minnesota’s history: the state’s involvement in the Dakota War as the Civil War was simultaneously raging. It’s a mix of historical information & contemporary stories & is designed to build a better understanding of historical interpretation & encourage critical thinking. It will look at the subject through the lens of public memory.