Community Engagement Event Transplanting Sage from Prairie Island to He Mni Can

Pezi Hota (Pä-zhë Hö-tâ  meaning Gray Grass) is plentiful at the Prairie Island Elder Gardens and yearning to return to He Mni Can. Join this upcoming community engagement session to learn about our plant relative and to be a part of bringing Pezi Hota back to He Mni Can.

This engagement provides an opportunity to connect with the land, our plant relatives, and our community while engaging in purposeful work. Connecting to the land is essential for the healing of our shared environment as it reconnects the people and the land to language, culture, and traditions. It can also promote a sense of identity and belonging, which are crucial for our overall well-being. Furthermore, land-based practices provide a sustainable way of life that is deeply rooted in the indigenous culture.

When: Thursday, June 8th - 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Where: Base of He Mni Can (Follow E, 5th Street to parking)

What: Learn from the oral history of the Dakota ways and transplant sage plants onto He Mni Can which involves hiking up the trails and stairs to the designated transplant area carrying small shovels, plants, and water. All abilities are welcome.

Partnering Organizations:

• Honoring Dakota Project with their Partners - Prairie Island Indian Community, Prairie Island Family Services, Red Wing Arts, Goodhue County Health & Human Services, City of Red Wing, Goodhue County Family & Child Collaborative

• PIIC Land & Environment

• Friends of the Bluff

• Red WingShoe Company

• Master Goodhue County Master Gardeners

• Resilient Red Wing

• MDH Ship and Tabacco