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Historical Injustices

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indigenous-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Historic Justice: Native Tribe Reclaims Land After 160 Years

The state of Minnesota is transferring the Upper Sioux Agency state park, which holds the burial sites of Dakota people who died due to broken treaties, back to the Dakota tribe. The park's history includes the withholding of supplies from Dakota people, leading to starvation and deaths, as well as the US-Dakota war of 1862 and the largest mass hanging in US history. The transfer is seen as an attempt to make amends for historical injustices, but it has raised concerns about the impact on tourism and the potential for similar transfers in the future. This marks the first time a state park in Minnesota will be transferred to a Native American community.

via The Guardian US|

#dakota-tribe #historical-injustices #indigenous-rights

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologizes for colonial slave trade

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized for his country's role in the colonial slave trade, acknowledging the brutal history of Dutch imperialism. He expressed remorse for the House of Orange-Nassau's inaction and the crimes against humanity committed during the era. The apology comes as part of a national reckoning, with the Netherlands taking steps to confront historical injustices and address institutional racism. The monarchy has commissioned a study on its role in colonial history, and the government has issued a grant to increase cultural awareness about slavery. The debate over apologies for imperialism and slavery continues in other European countries as well.

via The Washington Post|

#apology #colonial-slave-trade #dutch-monarchy