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Peterson, Teresa R., 1968-

Voices from Pejuhutazizi : Dakota stories and storytellers / Teresa Peterson and Walter Labatte Jr. - ix, 195 pages : illustrations, maps, genealogical tables ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Returning through story -- The voices. Waṡicunhdinażin-Water LaBatte Jr.; Wihake--Genevieve Pearsall Labatte; Tiwakanhokṡina--Walter LaBatte Sr.; Wakantiomaniwin--Eunice Amos; Wanbidiska--Fred Pearsall; Taṡinasusbecawin--Her Dragonfly Shawl Woman -- The Stories. Stories impart values; Stories transmit traditions; Stories deliver heroes; Stories reconcile; Stories entertain; Stories tell of place; Stories provide belonging -- A story of belonging. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4.

"A rich trove of stories from Pejuhutazizi K'api, the place where they dig the yellow medicine--now also known as the Upper Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota."--Back cover.

Some letters in names use Dakota orthography.

ISBN: 9781681341842 1681341840

LCCN: 2021946451

Subjects--Personal Names:
Peterson family.
LaBatte family.
Renville family.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Storytelling--Upper Sioux Community, Minnesota.
Storytelling--Minnesota.
Dakota Indians--Social life and customs.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Upper Sioux Community, Minnesota.