Genocide

"This is a place of genocide, our ancestors were force marched here in 1862 and interned in the concentration camp for an entire winter. So many of our people died here, women and children, so much of our history is ignored and suppressed. We are here to tell the truth about this history and challenge the Sesquicentennial celebration," said Chris Mato Nunpa, Ph.D.. "All we're asking is to be heard," said Ben Yahola, amidst protestors holding signs with "We are not invisible," "1862," "Site of Dakota Genocide," and "My grandmother died here."