Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrated in Crystal with Water Blessing:

Dozens of people gathered to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in Crystal on Monday. They gathered around Bassett Creek, referred to as Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ in the Dakota language. "I want to welcome you to Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, which is also known as Falls Creek, and back in the day when I lived here, is also known as Bassett Creek," said Diane Wilson, an award-winning author and Mdewakanton Dakota descendent, who is enrolled on the Rosebud reservation Wilson shared the symbolism of water and its importance to Native… Read More