Ongoing
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. Visitors are guided by Wohpe, the Dakota spirit of peace and harmony, through a half-mile journey that connects art, storytelling, and nature. Open during regular Arboretum hours. Included with general admission ($20–$25 for non-members ages 16 and older; free for members and children 15 and under). 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
Creation.Story is an art exhibition that centers on the significance of creative expressions and oral traditions amongst Očhéthi Šakówin cultures. Multiple artists representing their Očhéthi Šakówin heritage provide visual artworks and creative concepts to engage audiences with the expansive creation narratives that underlie Očhéthi Šakówin identity and values. Creation.Story is a traveling exhibition co-curated by Keith BraveHeart and David Meyer (Akta Lakota Museum). In addition to the original curators, each venue works with roster artists as co-curators for their location. Jaida Grey Eagle, Kylie Wanatee-Thunderhawk, and Mikayla Patton are the co-curators working with All My Relations. Featured artists: Jhon Goes In Center, James Star Comes Out, Mikayla Patton, Randilynn Boucher-Giago, Dwayne Wilcox, Dyani White Hawk, Marlena Myles, Talon Ducheneaux, Keith BraveHeart, Jaida Grey Eagle, Kylie Wanatee-Thunderhawk, Angela Babby, Destiny Big Crow, and Billy Janis. All My Relations Gallery, NADCI, 1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. For more info, see: allmyrelationsarts.org.
June 5 (every thursday)
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. The market takes place in the NACDI / Pow Wow Grounds Coffee House parking lot on Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. Street parking is available nearby. 1414 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://nacdi.org/programs/food-sovereignty/farmers-market.
June 9
Father & Men’s Outreach
Participate in the American Indian Family Center’s Father & Men’s Outreach event at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul. For more information, call 651-793-3803 or visit aifcmn.org.
June 13–15
157th Annual White Earth Powwow
Grand Entries on Friday at 1 PM and 7 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 1 PM and 7 PM. The event includes traditional dancing, feasts, and cultural celebrations. The Lodge, White Earth Powwow Grounds, White Earth, MN.
June 13–15
Annual Lower Sioux Wacipi
The Lower Sioux Indian Community invites all to the 47th Annual Cansayapi Wacipi, a three-day Dakota cultural celebration featuring traditional dancing, drumming, honoring ceremonies, and community meals. Daily flag raisings occur at 10:00 AM, with Grand Entries scheduled for Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday at 1:00 PM. Friday: 7:00 PM. Saturday: 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Sunday: 1:00 PM. $5 for the weekend (includes daily meals); free for ages 55+ and children 5 and under. Lower Sioux Wacipi Grounds, 39648 Reservation Highway 3, Morton, MN. Contact: Joey O’Brien at 507-697-8633 or see: https://lowersioux.com/wacipi.
June 14
No Kings Day
The Hands Off Coalition of Indivisible Twin Cities, MN 50501, Women’s March MN, and the AFL-CIO MN are organizing the Twin Cities metro area event on June 14. 11:00 AM: Gather together at St. Paul College before the march at 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul. 12:00 PM: March with us from St. Paul College to the MN State Capitol. 1 PM: Rally on the MN State Capitol Mall. From inspiring speakers, to bands and activities for all ages, we’ll be gathering with neighbors to say NO KINGS. In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. 11am – 3pm CT, Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, St. Paul, MN. For info, see: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/790639.
June 19
Traditional Crafting Group
Join the American Indian Family Center’s Traditional Crafting Group for a welcoming, hands-on session open to all community members. Held every Thursday, this group offers a space to work on personal craft projects or explore new ones using AIFC’s provided supplies. Facilitated by Sasina Samreth (White Earth Nation), an experienced beader and AIFC’s Treatment Coordinator, the group fosters cultural connection, skill-sharing, and creativity in a supportive environment. All are welcome to attend. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Free. American Indian Family Center, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul. Contact: 651-793-3803 or see: https://aifcmn.org/series/aifc-crafting-group.
June 20–22
7th Annual Leech Lake Days Contest Powwow
The Leech Lake Days Contest Powwow is a major Ojibwe gathering featuring contest dancing and cultural celebrations. Hosted by the Leech Lake Powwow Committee, this event includes grand entries, dance contests, and community engagement. The powwow is open to the public and welcomes all to attend. Grand Entries: Friday: 7:00 PM, Saturday: 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Sunday: 1:00. Veterans Memorial Pow Wow Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake. Contact: (218) 335-8200 or see: https://www.llojibwe.org/powwow/schedule.html.
June 23
Men’s Smudge and Support Group (Ombi’ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug)
Join the American Indian Family Center’s Father & Men’s Outreach Specialist, Nate Bordeaux, for an in-person Men’s Smudge and Support Group. This gathering offers a space for American Indian men to explore their identity, participate in cultural practices, and support one another. The event includes a smudging ceremony and a potluck meal—please bring a dish to share if you can. All men are welcome. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 East 7th St, Saint Paul. Contact: 651-793-3803 or see: https://aifcmn.org/series/aifc-ombiayaa-anishinaabe-ininiiwug-rise-up-original-men-mens-smudge-and-support-group.
June 24
4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow
Join New Native Theatre for the 4th Annual Reclaiming Our Identities Two Spirit Powwow, Minnesota’s only powwow honoring Native Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ relatives. This free, family-friendly event features dancing, drumming, regalia, craft vendors, and a community feast, creating a sacred space for visibility, culture, and love. The powwow also invites Two Spirit artists and writers to contribute to the 2025 Two Spirit Zine and welcomes volunteers and vendors to participate. 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Free. Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. Contact: powwow@newnativetheatre.org or see: https://www.newnativetheatre.org/events-1.
June 24
Women & Mother’s Group: Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi
Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children Are Sacred) is a culturally grounded support group for women who are pregnant or parenting children 13 months or younger. Hosted by the American Indian Family Center, this group offers a space to connect with other mothers and learn about parenting in a way that honors cultural traditions and beliefs. Participants can access resources and baby supplies such as bottles, diapers, car seats, and Pack ‘n Plays. Additional services include parent education on infant safety and health, nutrition and prenatal education, home visits, and case management. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. American Indian Family Center, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul. Contact: Chenoa Stout at 651-504-2298 or see: https://aifcmn.org/series/aifc-wakanyeja-kin-wakan-pi-our-children-are-sacred-women-mothers-group.
June 25
Indigenous Mayor’s Forum
Join Make Voting a Tradition and co-sponsors American Indian OIC, Indian Health Board, Community Power, and Vote Climate for a Native Mayoral Forum focused on Indigenous leadership and climate equity in Minneapolis. The event includes a Q&A session with mayoral candidates from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a meet-and-greet. Pow Wow Grounds food trucks will be on-site. The forum will be held in person, livestreamed, and recorded for later viewing by MCN6 TV. Attendees may submit questions for candidates in advance by emailing voting@nacdi.org. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Free. American Indian OIC, 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. Contact: info@nacdi.org | 612-425-4675. Or see: https://nacdi.org/events/indigenous-mayors-forum.
June 26
IHB Elders Brain Health Day
Join us for health screenings, brain games, prizes, round dance, local organizations, and free lunch. 11 AM to 2:30 PM. At the Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN. For info call IHB at 612-721-9800. Or see: https://www.indianhealthboard.com.
June 30 (deadline)
Cobelle Indian Trust Settlement
Heirs of Native Americans whose trust funds were mismanaged by the federal government have until June 30 to file a claim in a historic $3.4 billion class-action settlement. The lawsuit, Cobell v. Salazar, accused the federal government of failing to properly manage Individual Indian Money (IIM) trust accounts, land, and other assets held in trust for Native American individuals. More information is available at: https://cobellsettlement.com.
June 30 (deadline)
Cultural & Ethnic Studies Grant Opportunity
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), with funding from the Minnesota Legislature, is accepting applications for a $500,000 Cultural & Ethnic Studies grant. This opportunity is open to individuals and organizations creating Cultural & Ethnic Studies materials that support Minnesota K-12 students from underrepresented communities without a formal writing system and are primarily orally based. Eligible communities include—but are not limited to—Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Oromo cultures. Applicants may request up to $472,500, and funding is available through June 30, 2026. A letter of support from a Minnesota licensed teacher or school district official is required. For info: https://www.mnhum.org/what-we-do/grants
July 5
Native American Food Truck Festival
Celebrate Minnesota’s first Native American Food Truck Festival at Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul. This family-friendly event features a diverse lineup of Native-owned and co-owned food trucks offering traditional Indigenous dishes and contemporary fusion cuisine. Enjoy live music, games, cultural vendors, and community resource booths throughout the day. Food trucks include Trickster Tacos, Pow Wow Grounds, Indigenous Food Lab, Wanna Wotapi, Unci’s Prairie Sweets, OG ZaZa Pizza Trailer, Wacky Wing Wagon, Chicks on Wheels, Mercy’s Tacos, Melissa’s Frybread, and more. The festival is hosted by Trickster Tacos LLC and supported by community partners. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Indigenous culture and cuisine. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Harriet Island Regional Park, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, Saint Paul. Contact: info@trickstertacos. com or see: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/native-american-food-truck-festival/38486.
