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Article: Pride takes center stage; A monthlong celebration of American Indian traditions, culture and successes began with a march in south Minneapolis.(NEWS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- May 4, 2004
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Byline: Terry Collins; Staff Writer
With drums beating and eagle staffs raised, Valerie Larsen joined a swelling crowd waiting to take over a Minneapolis street Monday.
Not to protest, however, but to celebrate their culture.
"As an American Indian, I am deeply moved by the amount of people out here. It means we care about our community," said Larsen, 55, who grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation and lives in Crystal. "We're here, we're present and we're thriving. This is our home. We have no place to go back to."
Nearly 400 people from at least 50 tribes and organizations participated in the nine-block walk, a kickoff of American ...