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Prairie Indian Community Analysis

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The experience of growing up in a small rural town in Minnesota which borders the Prairie Island Indian Community is the first experience which gives me a unique identity. Every year Prairie Island Tribal Council members came to educate students about their culture through lectures, dance, and band performances. These experiences gave me a better appreciation and understanding of my Mdewakanton classmates. As a result, I see the commonality between people, I am interested in learning about other cultures, and I believe experience rather than merely ethnicity defines diversity. The rural aspect of a small town meant farming and factory work provided employment for many citizens. Therefore, the concept of a strong work ethic was continually modeled.

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