[0:00] [Music] [0:06] on Monday October 14th we celebrate [0:09] indigenous people's Day a holiday [0:11] dedicated to honoring the rich cultures [0:14] histories and contributions of [0:16] indigenous people across the Americas in [0:19] honor of this day we highlight chief lro [0:21] of the middle wakaan a subtribe of [0:23] Dakota soue in dense forest of what is [0:26] now Minnesota a remarkable leader [0:29] emerged Chief little crow born in the [0:31] 1810s he was not just a chief but a [0:33] pivotal figure in the struggle for his [0:35] people's rights and survival little crow [0:38] known as Tao yat Duda which means his [0:41] Red Nation was a wise and respected [0:43] leader he navigated the complex Dynamics [0:46] between the Dakota people and the [0:47] encroaching European settlers at a time [0:49] when the land was being rapidly [0:51] colonized he sought to protect his [0:53] people's traditions and [0:55] territory little crow LED his people [0:57] during the outbreak of the Dakota War to [0:59] today Chief little crow is remembered as [1:01] a symbol of resilience and Leadership [1:04] his story resonates deeply within the [1:06] Dakota community and Beyond his life [1:08] reflects the struggle for identity and [1:10] rights a reminder of the ongoing fight [1:12] for justice and recognition of [1:14] indigenous peoples [1:24] [Music]