The land where we work and live, Mni Sota MaKoce, is the ancestral and contemporary homelands of the Dakota people whose creation story began at the confluence of the Wakpá Tháŋka and the Mnísota Wakpá, also known as the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. As Asian Americans, our history in this land has, at times, walked in solidarity with Native peoples. We have also benefited from their displacement. Because of this, in addition to a land acknowledgment, Theater Mu is working to honor the Indigenous community through these practices:
Starting in 2025, we provide free mainstage tickets for Native/Indigenous community members.
We intentionally invite Native and Indigenous artists to join our training and mentorship opportunities to share knowledge, deepen relationships, and support Native theater artists.
We amplify Native arts and cultural events in our newsletters and social media.
We are committed to continuing our education on the history of this land and our responsibilities to it.
We continuously examine further ways we can support, engage, and amplify the Native community.
We invite you to join us in reflecting on your own relationship to Indigenous sovereignty. The resources below have been gathered by the staff during a process based on “Beyond Land Acknowledgement,” a guide from the Native Governance Center. This resource list is meant to be adapted and updated over time, with continued work by the organization in consultation with Native artists, partners, and community members.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Website: Native Governance Center
Website: Minneapolis American Indian Center
Map: Native Territories/Languages/Treaties Map by Native Land Digital
Map: Tribal Nations Map of N. America
Map: Dakota Land Map by Marlena Myles
Map: Interactive Minnesota Treaty Map by Minnesota Historical Society
Book: Space-Time Colonialism by Juliana Hu Pegues
Film: Bad River written by Mary Mazzio and Alec Sokolow
Short Film: Let the Water Speak by Sequoia Hauck
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