Kansas Woman Donates Part of Farm Sale Profits Back to Tribe

[DURHAM D]

A Kansas woman who sold land that was farmed by her family for five generations has donated a portion of the profits to help preserve the heritage of the Kaw Nation, the Native American tribe that claimed the land as its territory more than a century ago.


Schloneger's family owned 320 acres (130 hectares) of prairie that was historically Kaw hunting grounds before several treaties with the federal government reduced the tribe's holdings. The tribe was forcibly removed from Kansas to Oklahoma in 1873, and their population declined drastically over the years.


"As my eyes have been opened, I have experienced great sorrow," Schloneger wrote in her donation letter to the nonprofit. "Not only were your hunting grounds appropriated, but your rich culture and language was nearly lost through assimilation. My hope is that this small gift can help build and restore the strength of Kanza traditions for coming generations."

This is the first donation the tribe has received. Hope it catches on.


https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas/articles/2019-02-11/kansas-woman-donates-part-of-farm-sale-profits-back-to-tribe

[Tom Rinaldo]

1. What a lovely sincere acknowledgement.

It did my heart good to read this.

[malaise]

2. This deserves to be seen

Get thee to the greatest page - so much was stolen from indigenous people everywhere.

[DURHAM D]

3. So true.

I just went to my basement and pulled out the Abstract of Title for some farm land that has been in my family for awhile. It has turned yellow and is falling apart.

However, it is still very readable. I see that in 1878 one of my ancestors (newly arrived from Germany) took advantage of the Homestead Act and the Grantor was the U.S. of America.

The article I posted has inspired me. I just sent an email to my attorney that I need to make an addition to my will.

[malaise]

5. I have met so many decent human beings here at DU

[handmade34]

4. nice

but I believe it would have been nicer to give them the land