Increase knowledge about the knights of the forest and the Ho-chunk nation in public schools.

 

Not many students are taught the full history of Minnesota and the contributions that the Ho-chunk nation and the

knights of the forest had to Minnesota history. By increasing the knowledge given about knights of the forest and the

Ho-chunk nation in Minnesota students are able to get a full grasp on the history of Minnesota and are able to

understand the real and true history of this state.

 

In 1863 the Ho-chunk people were exiled from Minnesota after being given trust land in Blue Earth County MN this was due

to the Knights of the Forest. This organization was the primary reason for their forced removal where hundreds of

Ho-chunk people died during their removal. This was a secret society only coming to light after 2004 after a time

capsule was found giving details about the secret organization and their purpose of eliminating all native Americans in

Minnesota. The organization was only in Minnesota and its only purpose was to eliminate all native Americans from

Minnesota and it was because of them why many natives were murdered and exiled. Though these actions can never be

corrected the state can make progress to make sure that Minnesotans are taught the real yet unfortunate past of

Minnesota so that they may be better informed.

 

Knights of the Forest- a secret organization set up in Minnesota with the primary objective of eliminating natives from

Minnesota with a keen focus on the Ho-chunk people.

Ho-chunk Nation- a native american tribe located in Wisconsin with a historical connection to Minnesota and primary

target of the Knights of the forest.

Blue Earth County- a county in Minnesota that used to be Ho-chunk trust land signed over by a treaty before they were

banished.

 

No funding should be necessary due to the fact that all information on the topic of knight of the forest can be found in

depth for free.

 

If a school district does not use the money that is provided under the indigenous education for all initiative for its

intended purpose that funding can be revoked and schools will be expected to repay funds used for unintended purposes.

 

This act shall take effect August 1st following passage and approval by the state legislature and Governor of Minnesota.