Minnetonka Apologizes to Native American Community After Decades-Long History of Cultural Appropriation

Oct 11, 2021

After 75 years in business, Minnetonka is apologizing to the Native American community. Today, the Minnesota-based footwear company is announcing publicly that it recognizes that its original products launched in 1946, some of which are still sold today, have been appropriated from Native American culture.

Minnetonka acknowledged their appropriation in the summer of 2020, though CEO David Miller said this public apology was long overdue.

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