This is the story of how one of the most horrifying tragedies in Iowa's history gave way to the creation of one of the grandest tourist attractions the state has known, now in its 135th year.
In Portland, Ore., where I live, many of the city’s public meetings begin with “land acknowledgements.” Somebody reads a statement about how we are sitting on land that once belonged to this tribe or that tribe. Occasionally, someone will actually make reference to “stolen land,” the implication being that white people should hang their heads in shame.
A land acknowledgement is fine if it serves as a reminder— as your historical account does — that life goes on in surprising ways.
America is a land of mutts. No tribe or race has a monopoly on misery and injustice.
Good to hear from you, Pamela. Hope all is well.
Nice piece reminded me of this book we did https://icecubepress.com/2021/08/03/moon-of-the-snowblind/
In Portland, Ore., where I live, many of the city’s public meetings begin with “land acknowledgements.” Somebody reads a statement about how we are sitting on land that once belonged to this tribe or that tribe. Occasionally, someone will actually make reference to “stolen land,” the implication being that white people should hang their heads in shame.
A land acknowledgement is fine if it serves as a reminder— as your historical account does — that life goes on in surprising ways.
America is a land of mutts. No tribe or race has a monopoly on misery and injustice.