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Language Spoken / Native language : Spanish 

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Language Spoken / Native language : Spanish 

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Audio link and some common greetings:https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=How+to+say+a+greeting+in+spanish&&mid=CBD040479FFEA9DA7F01CBD040479FFEA9DA7F01&&FORM=VRDGAR

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Home to Ancient Maya Civilization

Became part of Captaincy General of Guatemala under Colonial Rule

The economy relied heavily on agricultural exports like cacao, indigo, and cochineal

While many Indigenous communities were subjugated by the Spanish, some groups continued to resist and maintain autonomy for years, often engaging in guerrilla-style warfare or retreating into the mountains.

Declared independence from Spain on September 15, 1821.

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History of Guatemala | Summary, Independence, & Civil War | Britannica

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History of Guatemala, a survey of important events and people in the history of Guatemala from the time of European settlement. Bounded to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize and the Gulf of Honduras, to the east by Honduras, to the southeast by El Salvador, and to the south by

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There are various push factors that would push someone to want to leave, but also pull factors here in the United States. Some main push factors are

Violence and Insecurity

Poverty

Political Instability and Corruption

Food Insecurity

Some Pull factors to the USA include

Better living conditions

Economic Opportunity

Safety and Security

Family reunification

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Native American Heritage: Before European settlement, Minnesota was primarily inhabited by the Ojibwa (Chippewa) in the north and east and the Dakota (Sioux) in the south and west. The Pipestone National Monument preserves a sacred site where Native Americans quarried red rock for peace pipes.

European Settlement and Fur Trade: French explorers arrived in the 17th century, and the first European settlement was Grand Portage, a fur trade hub. Fort Snelling, established in 1819, became the first permanent U.S. settlement. Minnesota's development was initially slow, with lumberers from New England leading the settlement wave.

Statehood and the Civil War: Minnesota became a state in 1858 and was the first Northern state to send volunteers to the American Civil War. In 1862, the Dakota Sioux Uprising occurred, one of the bloodiest Indian wars in U.S. history.

Economic Growth and Industrialization: During the late 19th century, Minnesota's economy grew rapidly with the rise of lumber, flour milling, and iron ore production. Cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul saw significant population growth and industrial development.

Political and Social Movements: Minnesota has been influential in civil rights, with figures like Hubert H. Humphrey advocating for human rights and the American Indian Movement founded in 1968. The state also played a key role in the debate over same-sex marriage, with a successful legalization effort in 2013.

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Neil C. Gustafson President, Anticipatory Management, Inc., Minneapolis.

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Minnesota - Native American, Fur Trade, Pioneers | Britannica

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Minnesota - Native American, Fur Trade, Pioneers: Until the middle of the 19th century, two major peoples occupied what is now Minnesota: the Ojibwa (also called Chippewa or Anishinaabe) in the north and east and the Dakota (Sioux) in the south and west. Between the time of European exploration and statehood, the Ojibwa occupied the forested areas of the state and pushed the Dakota southward and southwestward onto the prairie. Native Americans from as far away as the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains met in a sacred place in southwestern Minnesota to quarry a hard red rock that was used for making peace pipes; today this area

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Predominantly English Speaking Speak only English 95.0% Speak language other than English 5.0% Speak English "very well" 2.4% Speak English less than "very well" (LEP)2.6%

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/data/state-profiles/state/language/MNhttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/data/state-profiles/state/language/MN

Top 10 Languages Spoken at Home Other than English in Minnesota

1. Spanish 20.9%

2. Cushite, Beja, Somali 10.7%

3.Miao, Hmong 6.2%

4.Vietnamese 3.5%

5.Chinese 3.2%

6.Russian 2.8%

7.Arabic 2.4%

8.Amharic, Ethiopian, etc. 2.0%

9.Karen 1.8%

Niger-Congo regions (many subheads) 1.7% https://mn.gov/deed/assets/minnesota-language-demographic-data-report_tcm1045-516937.docx

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Example of Written/Spoken Language in Minnesota

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Example of Written/Spoken Language in Minnesota

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Welcome to Minnesota

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Drawn by the lure of inexpensive farmland and a growing industrial base, diverse groups continued to migrate to Minnesota.

School/Education

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Near the Twin-Cities, there will be English Language Learners in the classroom

Attend the MMEA Midwinter Clinic for professional development opportunities

Don't be afraid to reach out to other teachers or experts in the area to help you with teaching certain topics

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Education Minnesota - Professional Practice

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Tools and resources to help educators in their profession as a teacher or education support professional.

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Information on local events, museums, restaurants

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Information on local events, museums, restaurants

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Cedar Cultural Center: Brings in a variety of musicians from different cultures. I once witnessed a pair of Norwegian folk singers playing a Talharpa

Minneapolis Institute of Art: Lots of art on display from various cultures

Hennepin Theater Trust: Three major theaters on Hennepin Avenue. Shows a variety of acts, from musicals to dance groups from various cultures

Cedar-Riverside Area: Includes restaurants that serve food from different areas of the world. For example, there is a restaurant that fuses Indian flavors with African cooking technique

the Urban Expedition: Guatemala at the Landmark Center and the Guatemala Gala

Restaurants: Taqueria Hidalgo, Abbarrotes La Dona, Chimborazo, Maya Cisine

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Tamu Grill and Catering is a Kenyan restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering flavorful dishes from Kenya and other parts of Africa. We also do catering.

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Websites, books, movies, authentic resources, etc

Minnesota Historical Society https://www.mnhs.org

Minnesota Public Radio https://www.mprnews.org

Minnesota Humanities Center https://mnhum.org

Local Native American Nationsor people within the nations

Local people who are cultural experts

Cultural Survival (https://www.culturalsurvival.org/)

UNESCO World Heritage – Guatemala (https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/gt/)

Teaching Central America (https://teachingcentralamerica.org/)

Guatemala's Indigenous Languages (http://www.mayas.org.gt/)

Guatemalan Art and Crafts (https://www.guatemalanartisans.org/)

Teaching Central America (https://teachingcentralamerica.org/)

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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves Minnesota's past, shares our state's stories and connects people with history in meaningful ways.