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Mystic Lake Hosting Dakota, Ojibwe Language Quiz Bowls As Part Of Indian Education Conference

"This gathering of the people will bring us healing and hope for the future we deserve," Ramona Kitto Stately, chair of the MEIA board said.

April 12, 2022

As part of the Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) 36th Annual Conference, students will be facing off to test their knowledge of the Dakota and Ojibwe languages.

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On Wednesday, the three-day conference kicks off at Mystic Lake Casino & Event Center. The conference is aimed at promoting quality education, culture and unity for American Indians, according to the association.

“Despite grave losses of family and friends (during the pandemic), some who would have been at this very conference, we have a lot to celebrate as well. This gathering of the people will bring us healing and hope for the future we deserve,” Ramona Kitto Stately, who chairs the MIEA Board of Directors, said.

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