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Two St. Paul parks renamed to reflect their sacred Dakota history

Summary by Pioneer Press
A pair of St. Paul parks will be renamed to reflect their sacred significance to the Dakota people. The City Council on Wednesday voted to change the names of Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Indian Mounds Regional Park to Wakáŋ Tipi and Wic̣aḣapi, respectively. Taken from the Dakota language, Wakáŋ Tipi translates to “dwelling place of the sacred,” while Wic̣aḣapi means “cemetery.” During a news conference before the vote, Mayor Melvin Carter…

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Pioneer Press broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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