Historic Noose from Dakota Mass Execution to be Repatriated

Overview

• The noose was used in the 1862 execution of 38 Dakota men following the U.S.-Dakota War.
• It has been in the Minnesota Historical Society's collection since 1869 but was not publicly displayed.
• The repatriation process is governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
• All 11 federally recognized Dakota tribal nations support the Prairie Island Indian Community's claim.
• The repatriation aims to aid in the healing process for the Dakota people.