Join us for the Honoring Dakota Project's Indigenous Awareness Crafting Session, a heartfelt community crafting circle dedicated to fostering awareness and recognition of critical issues affecting Indigenous communities. In this meaningful gathering, participants will craft two symbolic felt pins: one to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the other to acknowledge the historical impact of Residential Boarding Schools. This session, facilitated by Charisse and Kris Nepoose, offers a unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversation, deepen understanding, and express solidarity through the art of crafting. All are welcome to contribute to this vital dialogue of remembrance and recognition while nurturing a spirit of unity and healing.

Join this upcoming Online Community Conversation with Constance Campbell, Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council Assistant Secretary/Treasurer)

Thursday, October 24, 2024

6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Constance Campbell is a recently elected member of the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council, serving as the Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. With a strong commitment to community engagement, she is dedicated to fostering initiatives that uplift and empower the community. As a past education liaison in the Red Wing Public School District Constance continues to enhance opportunities for young people, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85451015906?pwd=QJgYfu8mflpKSwryvFlFB1CzRjuoo6.1

Meeting ID: 854 5101 5906

Passcode: 612901

---

One tap mobile

+16465588656,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US (New York)

+16469313860,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US

Join this upcoming conversation with the Honoring Dakota Project youth group—details to follow soon.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85451015906?pwd=QJgYfu8mflpKSwryvFlFB1CzRjuoo6.1

Meeting ID: 854 5101 5906

Passcode: 612901

---

One tap mobile

+16465588656,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US (New York)

+16469313860,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US

www.hemnicanwacipi.org

Join this upcoming conversation with Mat Pendleton where he will share his insights and experiences related to indigenous arts and culture.

Mat Pendleton (Wakiyan Waste' /Good Thunder, Bdewakantunwan Dakota) is the Lower Sioux Indian Community Recreation Director. He is a proud husband to Jenna Pendleton, a father of eight. His passion is keeping traditional Dakota art forms, and practicing porcupine quill work, Ċanśaśa (traditional tobacco) harvesting and preparation, and canoe (dugout and birchbark) making, and reconnecting youth to Dakota values and life ways.  

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85451015906?pwd=QJgYfu8mflpKSwryvFlFB1CzRjuoo6.1

Meeting ID: 854 5101 5906

Passcode: 612901

---

One tap mobile

+16465588656,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US (New York)

+16469313860,,85451015906#,,,,*612901# US

Everything You Want to Know About Wacipis But Are Afraid To Ask

Learn about the traditions and protocols around the wacipi [wah-CHEE-pee] so you can respectfully and joyfully participate in our region’s events throughout the year. Wacipis (powwows) are inclusive events and everyone is invited.

All are welcome. Free to attend

**The first annual He Mni Can Wacipi at the Red Wing High School is Saturday, September 14, 2024

Robert L. Larsen is a happily married father of 11 beautiful children and Grandfather to 1.

Robert was voted on as a Lower Sioux Tribal Council Member in 2013. In 2015 he was elected by his Council as Lower Sioux Tribal Council President.  He is currently serving his 3rd consecutive 4 year term. Robert, also known as "Deuce" to many, is a very active Tribal Council member, always advocating for Tribal Sovereignty and working to protect and promote culture.

Deuce enjoys attending as many trainings/conferences as he can to help bring improvements the Lower Sioux Indian Community and Indian Country.

In 2016 Robert was elected Chairman of MIAC (Minnesota Indian Affairs Council), by his peers.

When Robert is not handling business in the office, attending conferences or giving trainings, he enjoys his family, attending his kids’ events, shooting pool, golfing and riding his Harley.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82340564933?pwd=zd0HbK4crVTnimG8Pkrbb1fQTzX4Kq.1

Meeting ID: 823 4056 4933

Passcode: 265267

---

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,82340564933#,,,,*265267# US

+13092053325,,82340564933#,,,,*265267# US

A casual social gathering for Red Wing area youth with Honoring Dakota Project. We will do beading projects while having conversations about youth organized events. All youth are encouraged to participate.

Pizza, snacks & beverages will be provided.

Join us for the Honoring Dakota Project Indigenous Artist Market, a vibrant celebration of indigenous artistry and culture, taking place on Wednesday, July 10th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in Central Park. This special event will feature a diverse array of local and regional Indigenous artists showcasing their crafts, and music by Austin Owen.

Featured Artists include:

• Beads & Bling Buckskin

• Jasmine Fiddler - Tipi Designs

• Angel Froemel - OjibweDreams

• Dionne Jacobs - I.Moore Collective

• Charisse Nepoose

• Mat Pendleton - J&M Arts

• Jeff Pulliam - River Valley Trading Company

• Sheila Smith - The Party Lady, LLC

• Crystal Wabnum

• Estella Yeung - Growing Blue Flowers

Food Vendors: Steven D’s, Yummy Eats, and Indigo Açaí Bowls

At 7:00 PM as the market winds down, the festivities will continue with a captivating performance by Corey Medina & Brothers. Corey is a Native American Blues Artist hailing from Shiprock, NM. Known for his soulful melodies and profound lyrics, Corey’s music is a heartfelt tribute to his roots and an evocative blend of blues with Indigenous influences. Corey refers to the Brothers as a representation of the relationship he likes to keep with his fellow band mates. Together they set out to spread light to dark, and hope to the hopeless with their raw, soulful, intimate music and stage presence.

Everyone is welcome to this inclusive and enriching event.

Presented by the Honoring Dakota Project and sponsored by the City of Red Wing
Concert sponsored by: Big Turn Music Festival and Fair Trade Books
Red Wing Arts Concerts in the Park Season Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Join us for an enlightening Online Community Conversation facilitated by Nicky Buck as part of the Honoring Dakota Project. She is a profound advocate for the environment and Indigenous rights. 

In this session, Nicky will delve into her rich journey of living between two worlds, one rooted in Dakota values and the other in contemporary educational frameworks. As a Red Wing Public School Board Member and a defender of all living things, she brings a unique perspective on how these worlds intersect and enhance each other. Nicky’s work emphasizes the importance of plant and people relations, highlighting her role in promoting environmental stewardship and educational outreach among Indigenous communities.

This community conversation promises to be an inspiring opportunity to learn from Nicky’s lived experiences and her efforts in bridging communities through education and environmental activisum.  You will gain insights into the life of a modern Indigenous leader. This event is not to be missed.

ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88071648208?pwd=K0hZOTFCQXJNeXZsOTh2Ulo4b3RSQT09

Meeting ID: 880 7164 8208

Passcode: 652368

---

One tap mobile

+13092053325,,88071648208#,,,,*652368# US

+13126266799,,88071648208#,,,,*652368# US (Chicago)

A casual social gathering for Red Wing area youth with Honoring Dakota Project. We will do beading projects while having conversations about youth organized events. All youth are encouraged to participate.

Pizza, snacks & beverages will be provided.

Virtual Conversation

with Franky Jackson

Dakota Historian

Topic: Cultural Resource Management

via Zoom

Franky is a Dakota historian who specializes in finding creative and effective methods to promote and preserve the various cultures and histories that make Minnesota and the upper Midwest unique. Over the course of his career he has worked closely with communities, organizations, and individuals to develop innovative plans and processes for cultural resource management. A former THPO, Franky understands how to build meaningful partnerships that make history matter. Franky has been very active in the Minnesota tribal preservation community, serving as a Native American Advisor for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a member of the Indian Advisory Council for the Minnesota Historical Society, working with the Dakota Oyate International Repatriation Working Group, and serving as Project Manager for the Dakota NAGPRA Coalition.   

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

"Community Quilt: Tell Your Stories" brings the community together to express their unique stories, memories, and identities by creating individual quilt squares using fabric and various materials (no sewing skills necessary). These squares will then be pieced together to form a collective story. This community crafting project not only celebrates the tapestry of our collective experiences but also fosters a sense of belonging and connection. This crafting circle is a beautiful opportunity to weave your story into the larger narrative of our community. 

Bio:

Cole Redhorse Taylor is a distinguished member of the Prairie Island Indian Community, a Mdewakanton Dakota tribe known for its rich heritage and continuous efforts to preserve its culture and traditions. Cole's journey is a testament to the resilience and strength inherent in his community.

Cole has dedicated his life to the cultural preservation and revitalization of the Dakota language and traditions. His work extends beyond the boundaries of his community, touching the lives of many through education, advocacy, and the arts. Taylor's contributions are not only a reflection of his deep commitment to his heritage but also his belief in the power of culture to unite and heal people across different backgrounds.

This presentation is hosted by the Honoring Dakota Project.

Where: Red Wing Library Foot Room

Free and open to the public with a light meal after the presentation.

The Ethnic Studies students from Winona State University, engage in learning on the ancestral lands of the Dakota peoples, and will share their research projects with the public. The research centers the lives of people of color, using decolonial ways of seeking knowledge that is not kept inside the walls of the university; rather, it is shared with the wider community engagingly and respectfully.

Student-scholar Nayeli Cubias, for instance, will share her research on the criminalization of abortion in El Salvador in the late 20th century and its effects on women in the country. With familial and ancestral roots in El Salvador, Cubias will emphasize the importance of this crucial topic in her role as both a researcher and a member of colonized communities in El Salvador. Student-scholar Peighton Agamaite, on the other hand, will be comparing/contrasting two recent films one with an Indigenous writer/producer and another with a non-Indigenous writer/producer. Agamaite is also employing a decolonial lens to understand economic decision-making, casting, and directing to shed light on colonial and racist features in the entertainment industry. Finally, student-scholar Stella Jisa will be exploring contemporary Two-Spirit identities by focusing on the experiences of Two Spirit influencers on Tik Tok. A decolonial theoretical framework inspires her to focus on the lived experiences of Two Spirit Influencers themselves, instead of the view of outsiders, illuminating the importance of Two Spirit peoples as part of our broader fabric of knowledge.

Zoe VandeBerg, WSU student and Indigenous activist will share of her experience reviving the Turtle Island Student Organization on the WSU campus.

Virtual Conversation

with Leah (Owen) Thomas

Prairie Island Indian Community Leader

Topic: Dakota Culture and Language

Additional information provided very soon!!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

Explore local clay history before European settlement with Bitsy Joy, Red Wing Arts resident clay artist the first Thursday evening of each monnth.

Learn through direction, conversation and experimentation with local wild clay.

In their work as the first Clay Artist in Residence at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, Bitsy is exploring the concept of Land Back in the context of local clay. In addition to the diaspora of Dakota people, there has also been a diaspora of Dakota land in the form of Red Wing pottery and industrial sewer pipe. The omission of Dakota clay traditions from local pottery narratives is a cultural injury that deserves remediation. Inspired by the recognition and ongoing rematriation of He Mni Can, Bitsy is committing their residency to bringing greater awareness to He Mni Can pottery practices through work in community.

Virtual Conversation

with Katherine Beane

Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art

Topic: Indigenous Historic Preservation

Dr. Kate Beane (Flandreau Santee Sioux Dakota and Muscogee Creek) holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art, and serves as adjunct faculty in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. She is board chair for both Vision Maker Media and Wakan Tipi Awayankapi, and in 2020 was appointed by Governor Walz to serve on the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB), which oversees Capitol complex preservation and development (including public art) in downtown St. Paul.  Previously, Kate served on the leadership team at the Minnesota Historical Society where she was the director of Native American Initiatives engaging with both Native communities and tribes and advocating for and implementing Indigenous MN interpretation and involvement at historic sites throughout the state.  In 2018 Kate and her father Syd Beane completed a documentary film,Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian, which shares the story of  her grandfather, writer, reformer, and physician Charles A. Eastman and in 2019 she presented a Minneapolis TEDX talk titled "The Lasting Legacy of Place Names,” which spoke to her family’s work restoring the Dakota name to Bde Maka Ska in south Minneapolis (Bdeota). 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

Ozuha (oh-zoo you-ha)

Storytelling and practicing the traditional arts of making a pouch with Jasmine Fiddle and Cp Provost.

Participants will be taught how to make a pouch, bead on it and what it could be used for.

Location: Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center, 436 West 3rd Street, Red Wing MN

Mitakuyapi! My Name is Jasmine Fiddler.I am Mnicouju/Lakota from the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe located in Eagle Butte South Dakota.I am a third generation Native artist in regalia making along with Native American pow wow dancing. I have been living in Red Wing Minnesota for almost 2 decades.I joined Honoring Dakota Project summer of 2023.

Mitakuyapi! Collins Provost-Fields emaciyapi. I am an enrolled member of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe/Lakhota Nation, a mother & wife. I identify as an artist of many different mediums. My favorite ways to utilize creative energy is by way of beadwork, painting, writing, designing, photography, etc. I feel art is an excellent and natural way of helping oneself and others mend internal wounds while creating an outlet for change.

Explore local clay history before European settlement with Bitsy Joy, Red Wing Arts resident clay artist the first Thursday evening of each monnth.

Learn through direction, conversation and experimentation with local wild clay.

In their work as the first Clay Artist in Residence at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, Bitsy is exploring the concept of Land Back in the context of local clay. In addition to the diaspora of Dakota people, there has also been a diaspora of Dakota land in the form of Red Wing pottery and industrial sewer pipe. The omission of Dakota clay traditions from local pottery narratives is a cultural injury that deserves remediation. Inspired by the recognition and ongoing rematriation of He Mni Can, Bitsy is committing their residency to bringing greater awareness to He Mni Can pottery practices through work in community.

Virtual Conversation

with Maggie Lorenz

Topic: Nonprofit Leadership

via Zoom

Thursday, February 22nd - 6-7:30 PM

Maggie (Pabaksawiŋ) is Dakota and Anishinaabe. She is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and descends from Spirit Lake Dakota Nation. She has spent her career in the fields of education, cultural resiliency and healing, and environmental justice.

Maggie serves on the board of directors for Friends of the Falls, F. R. Bigelow Foundation, and Tiwahe Foundation.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

Join Christy, Carol, and Seanna for an evening of conversation, storytelling and creating.

We will create a wintery scene on a 5 x7 canvas using paper, die cuts, and maybe even some glitter. No painting involved. Go home with your canvas and an easel.

All supplies are included.

Location: Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, 1920 Old West Main Street

Explore local clay history before European settlement with Bitsy Joy, Red Wing Arts resident clay artist the first Thursday evening of each monnth.

Learn through direction, conversation and experimentation with local wild clay.

In their work as the first Clay Artist in Residence at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, Bitsy is exploring the concept of Land Back in the context of local clay. In addition to the diaspora of Dakota people, there has also been a diaspora of Dakota land in the form of Red Wing pottery and industrial sewer pipe. The omission of Dakota clay traditions from local pottery narratives is a cultural injury that deserves remediation. Inspired by the recognition and ongoing rematriation of He Mni Can, Bitsy is committing their residency to bringing greater awareness to He Mni Can pottery practices through work in community.

Virtual Conversation

with Shelley Buck, President of Owamniyomni Okhodayapi

Topic: Sovereign Nations

via Zoom

Thursday, January 25th - 6-7:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

Shelley Buck is president of Owamniyomni Okhodayapi, a Minneapolis nonprofit that is creating a place of healing restoration, education, and connection at the upper Lock on Minneapolis’ Central Riverfront that is a sacred area to the Dakota people. Buck is an enrolled member of the Prairie Island Indian Community and served 12 years on the Prairi Island Tribal Council including 6 years as President.

Buck has a Bachelor of Science in business accounting from Indiana University, a Masters of Art in sports management from Concordia University, and a Masters of Jurisprudence in Tribal Indian law from the University of Tulsa.

Buck currently serves on the boards of The Minnesota Wild Foundation, Great River Passage Conservancy, Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and Meet Minneapolis. She also held the position of Alternate Regional VP for the National Congress of American Indians.

ENGLISH NAME: Common Stinging Nettle / Urtica Dioica

SISSETON DAKOTA NAME: Hosbe [hosh-BAY]

OTHER DAKOTA NAMES FOR UTICA DIOICA: Chanicahpehu and pazipa are two other names for nettle used by Dakota communities.

DAKOTA NAME FOR STRING OR CORDAGE: Wikan [WEE-KAHN]… derived from the root words for ‘sun’ and ‘braid’.

DAKOTA WORD FOR WEAVING: Opazan (to weave something)

Not so very long ago, before the industrial age, if we humans needed thread, string, or rope, we produced it ourselves relying on our knowledge of local plants to create clothing, ornament, weaving, shelter, and tools. In the Dakota homelands Sisseton people relied on hosbe (hosh-BAY), or stinging nettle, for this plant relative’s strong fibers to make WIKAN [wee-KAHN] (cordage), rope, bow strings, and fishing nets for everyday use. Dakota women also spun the nettle fiber with bison down and wove the resulting yarn into beautifully patterned and brightly dyed bags for ceremonial and practical use. Nettles are gathered in the winter after the elements have decomposed the pith and neutralized the nettle’s sting, leaving an easy-to-harvest fibrous plant exoskeleton. Please join us for a day of reconnecting physically and spiritually with our plant relative HOSBE (hosh-PAY), the stinging nettle. All participants will learn how to locate and ID winter-dormant stinging nettle, how to harvest nettle sustainably, how to process nettle and extract fibers, how to twine fibers into cordage, and how to apply what you learned to exploring other traditional local plant fibers. This workshop is indoors/ outdoors; dress appropriately. Fern is a 2022-2023 Native Artist in Residence at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she has been researching the role of nettles in Dakota material culture.

Explore local clay history before European settlement with Bitsy Joy, Red Wing Arts resident clay artist the first Thursday evening of each monnth.

Learn through direction, conversation and experimentation with local wild clay.

In their work as the first Clay Artist in Residence at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, Bitsy is exploring the concept of Land Back in the context of local clay. In addition to the diaspora of Dakota people, there has also been a diaspora of Dakota land in the form of Red Wing pottery and industrial sewer pipe. The omission of Dakota clay traditions from local pottery narratives is a cultural injury that deserves remediation. Inspired by the recognition and ongoing rematriation of He Mni Can, Bitsy is committing their residency to bringing greater awareness to He Mni Can pottery practices through work in community.

Join this upcoming online community conversation where we will reflect on the past year of building bridges and creating space for healing.

This will be a facilitated online conversation. The broader community will have an opportunity to provide feedback via an online survey prior to the conversation. A list of conversation topics will be provided prior to the session.

Community feedback and input is vitally important as we move into the next phase of this project.

Location: Zoom Online

Date: Thursday, December 28th

Time: 6:00 - 7:30

Link to complete an online survey: https://www.honoringdakota.org/feedbacksurvey

Join via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8064072539

Meeting ID: 806 407 2539

One tap mobile

+13052241968,,8064072539# US

+13092053325,,8064072539# US

Explore local clay history before European settlement with Bitsy Joy, Red Wing Arts resident clay artist the first Thursday evening of each monnth.

Learn through direction, conversation and experimentation with local wild clay.

In their work as the first Clay Artist in Residence at the Red Wing Arts Clay and Creative Center, Bitsy is exploring the concept of Land Back in the context of local clay. In addition to the diaspora of Dakota people, there has also been a diaspora of Dakota land in the form of Red Wing pottery and industrial sewer pipe. The omission of Dakota clay traditions from local pottery narratives is a cultural injury that deserves remediation. Inspired by the recognition and ongoing rematriation of He Mni Can, Bitsy is committing their residency to bringing greater awareness to He Mni Can pottery practices through work in community.