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Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Experience the Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk, an immersive augmented reality art exhibition by Marlena Myles, a Spirit Lake Dakota artist. Located at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the walk begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden and features five stops, each offering digital images and audio narratives that honor Dakota history, culture, and the significance of the land. Indigenous peoples receive waived admission by calling 612-301-6775 to reserve. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska. Contact: arbinfo@umn.edu | 612-624-2200 or see: https://arb.umn.edu/SacredHoopWalk.
MAIC Events
See events at the Mpls American Indian Center on their updated website. MAIC events listings: Sewing Circle, Running Club, Drum and Dance, Pickup Basketball, Volleyball, Congregate Dining and more. MAIC, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. See more at: https://www.maicnet.org/upcoming-events.
Virtual Native Exhibit
The Minneapolis Institute of Art offers a virtual tour of its Americas Galleries, allowing viewers to explore artworks from Indigenous cultures and other parts of the Americas. This self-guided, 3D tour provides an immersive experience of the museum’s collection. Accessible anytime. Free. Contact: visit@artsmia.org | 612-870-3000 or see: https://discover.matterport.com/space/cbvQ4TefkEh.
Thru July 26
Creation.Story exhibition
Creation.Story is an art exhibition that centers on the significance of creative expressions and oral traditions amongst Očhéthi Šakówiŋ cultures. Multiple artists representing their Očhéthi Šakówiŋ heritage provide visual artworks and creative concepts to engage audiences with the expansive creation narratives that underlie Očhéthi Šakówiŋ identity and values. https://allmyrelationsarts.org/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/creation-story
July 10, 17, 24, 31
Four Sisters Farmers Market
The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and cards. In partnership with Hunger Solutions, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits. Spend $10 and we will give you $20 more! Stop by the market manager’s table to learn more about this opportunity. 11am – 3pm. Contact: https://nacdi.org/programs/food-sovereignty/farmers-market. 1414 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis.
July 12–14
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days & Powwow
Held at Grand Portage National Monument, this annual event celebrates Ojibwe culture and fur trade history. It includes reenactments, traditional dancing, crafts, and more. Hosted by Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Contact: https://www.nps.gov/grpo/planyourvisit/rendezvous-days.htm
July 19–21
Fond du Lac Veterans Powwow
Honoring military service with traditional music, dancing, and food. Hosted at the Mash-ka-wisen Powwow Grounds, 3 miles west of Carlton on Big Lake Road. Public welcome. Contact: https://fdlrez.com
July 23–24
Tribal–State Relations Training
Two-day training hosted at Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel in Cass Lake by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Designed for tribal and state government staff to build collaborative relationships and policy understanding. Contact: https://www.llojibwe.org/event
July 26–28
Mille Lacs Band Traditional Powwow
Held at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum in Onamia, MN. Enjoy drum groups, dancing, crafts, and food stands. Family-friendly and open to all. Grand entry at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Contact: https://millelacsband.com
August 2
BioBlitz at Wakan Tip
A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible with the goal being to get an overall count of the plants, animals, and other organisms that live in a place. This is an opportunity for all members of the community to learn from and collect data with environmental professionals and community partners as we survey pollinators, plants, dragonflies, birds and more. Sat: 9:00am – 1:00pm. https://www.wakantipi.org/events/bioblitz-at-wakan-tipi
August 2–4
Leech Lake Days & Powwow
A weekend of cultural celebration including a powwow, softball tournament, car show, and community feast in Cass Lake, MN. Family-friendly and open to the public. Contact: https://www.llojibwe.org
August 4
Learning for Sovereign Futures: Native Education for All Institute
This free, five-day professional development institute is designed for Minnesota K–12 educators, administrators, and advocates committed to implementing Indigenous Education for All (IEFA) in their schools and districts. Hosted by the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) in partnership with the Tribal Nations Education Committee, Minnesota Department of Education’s Office of American Indian Education, and the Minnesota Humanities Center, the institute offers place-based and community-centered learning experiences. Participants will engage in field trips to sites of Indigenous significance, attend guest lectures by Indigenous experts, and participate in hands-on workshops focused on tribal sovereignty and culturally responsive teaching practices. The program emphasizes collaborative planning to develop professional learning plans that reflect the strengths and priorities of local tribal communities. Travel scholarships are available for participants traveling from outside the Twin Cities area. National Indian Education Association+1Minnesota Humanities Center+1National Indian Education Association+2Minnesota Humanities Center+2Minnesota Humanities Center+28:00 AM – 4:00 PM (daily, August 4–8, 2025). Free Minnesota Humanities Event Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul. Contact: eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. https://www.niea.org/learning-for-sovereign-futures
August 8–10
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Powwow
Held at Grand Portage Monument Heritage Center, this event offers pow-wow dancing, fur-trade reenactments, Native cuisine, artisan crafts, and family activities. Contact: https://www.nps.gov/grpo
August 9–11
Red Lake Nation Annual Powwow
Held at the Red Lake Powwow Grounds. Features traditional and contemporary dancing, giveaways, and food. One of the largest powwows in the state. Contact: https://www.redlakenationnews.com
August 17
Mille Lacs Indian Museum Open House
Stop by to explore the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post during our annual open house! The historic site is open for special Sunday hours and is free for everyone, all day! Visit the exhibits, including the popular Four Seasons Room with life-size dioramas. Then, head next door to shop for American Indian arts and crafts at the Trading Post. The site will be open from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, 43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia. Contact: 320-532-3632 or millelacs@mnhs.org
July 14
East Phillips Park Community Feedback Gathering
NACDI is co-hosting three evenings on June 16th, 30th, and July 14th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the East Phillips Community Center (2307 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis) with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Join us to share a meal, conversations, and feedback on three drafted designs for the East Phillips Park in the East Phillips neighborhood. 5:00pm–6:30pm. https://nacdi.org/events/june-16th-mprb-and-nacdi-east-phillips-park-park-community-feedback-gathering-2-2
August 16–18
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi
One of the largest powwows in the country. The annual SMSC Wacipi includes spectacular dancing, drums, and vendors. Located in Shakopee, MN. https://shakopeedakota.org
August 23–25
White Earth Reservation Annual Powwow
A long-standing tradition of honoring culture and community. Powwow grounds are located near White Earth, MN. Drum groups, dancers, and craft vendors welcome. Contact: https://whiteearth.com
August 24
Indigenous Peoples Day Festival Midtown Global Mrkt
Celebrating Indigenous culture through music, food, storytelling, and crafts. Free and open to the public. Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis. Contact: https://www.midtownglobalmarket.org
