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Most Diverse House in Minnesota!

Minnesota's House of Representatives are now the most diverse and truly representative they've ever been.  Our friend Alicia Kozlowski (Mexican/Ojibwe) is now the first non-binary and first Ojibwe to represent our homelands here along the Great Water.  We were able to witness the swearing in and blanket our good friend.  We danced the roundy with the Representatives and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan bringing good vibes and the power of our culture to the colonial spaces.  We are so proud!   "Blankets replaced the Hide.  Our stories are that when we give someone a blanket we are helping protect them through the winter.  I imagine the winters will be strong but not stronger than Alicia's heart.  Alicia is representing our homelands along...

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