Pike Island
A Place with PotentialPike Island IntroductionAn important
placePike IslandPike Island is located within Fort Snelling State
Park in St. Paul, MinnesotaKnown as the Bdote area for the Dakota
peopleAt the meeting of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers
PastHistory Picture of Pike Islands Explanation of the Treaty of
1805Controversial areaAs part of the Bdote, Wita Tanka is a sacred
place for the Dakota people. US acquired the land in 1805 Site of
internment for the Dakota people during the Dakota War of 1862
PresentA recreational areaOne of the many trails on Pike
IslandPart of Fort Snelling State ParkFull of walking and skiing
trailsA popular get-away for people in the cityFloods every spring
there are currently no permanent structures on Pike IslandNo
current relationship with the Dakota people
Potential for the placePotential for InclusivityPotential for
SustainabilitySacred place for the Dakota peopleBdote and Wita
TankaImprove relationships with the Dakota people Symbolically
importantMeeting of two riversObservational scienceClose to other
science outlets such as the U of M and Science Museum
Pike IslandLocated near Fort Snelling Historical Site, within
Fort Snelling State Park, and along the meeting of the Minnesota
and Mississippi Rivers.
Our ProjectField StationPike Island from the mainlandWe propose
the building of a field station that will bring together
western-based science and the native knowledge of our environment
Partners from both sides of science working together to make the
river healthier Programs centered out of our field stationMultiple
motivations within sustainability and inclusivity
Our ProjectWe would consider building our field station in a
location like this for several reasons:-already cleared -decent
distance from the river-proximity to power lines
LocationWe would plan on putting the Field Station more in the
middle of the island as to reduce our impact on the rivers nearby.
As said before, there are already cleared areas that would be
perfect for this project.
The Field StationFloating field station to deal with
floodingResources to study vegetation, wildlife, and water quality.
Transparent ceiling in one room for astronomy.Educational room or
visitor center
http://dornob.com/prefabricated-floating-home-reinvents-houseboat-design/?ref=searchHow
our program addresses inclusivityAlaskan Native Knowledge
NetworkEducational opportunities field trips encouraging kids to
get involved in science, nature, history, etc.Volunteering and
Internship Use of social networkingGoing out into the community to
get people involved in the riverInclusive of all of the science
communities in our region- NPS, universities, NCED, high schools,
etc.
http://www.nps.gov/miss/supportyourpark/vol_enrichment.htmHow
our program addresses sustainabilityActual station built out of
environmentally-friendly materialsMeets the overall goal of working
towards a sustainable riverEducate students to continue advocating
for sustainability in the future
http://dornob.com/prefabricated-floating-home-reinvents-houseboat-design/?ref=searchPike
IslandIn a land where, historically, western-based society has
taken from the Dakota people, we can start to establish a truly
give-and-take relationship through science.In a society where
history is often blurred and people may not be fully aware, we can
help our community see the importance of inclusivity all while
getting people involved in our natural environment.In a place where
two rivers come together, we can bring together two different
communities to work together for a greater goal.
