Native American community healing, moving forward after string of violence [Video]

The Native American community is coming together to heal by ending American Indian Month with a celebration and parade in Minneapolis.

At the end of April, the community faced murders and trauma, marking a violent start to what was supposed to be a celebration of culture.

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Through the rhythm of drums and the heartbeat of tradition, Native culture is leading the way back to peace.

“To move forward, you just need to heal,” Travis Earth-Werner, American Indian Community Development Corporation, said.

A parade was supposed to kick off American Indian Month at the beginning of May, but a wave of murders and trauma in the Native community put the celebrations on hold.

“It’s still difficult, you know? It’s progress rather than perfection,” Earth-Werner said.