Garden Drying Rack Community Build
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

Garden Drying Rack Community Build

Join WTA and NATIFS for a hands-on experience learning how to build drying racks for meat, fruit and vegetables and tipi trellis’ for our new teaching gardens, Oyate Zaniya Úƞpi Kte (The People are Coming to Get Well).

All supplies will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome & encouraged!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Birding While Native
May
3
9:00 AM09:00

Birding While Native

In celebration of Indian Month, join Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Awaƞyaƞkapi and Urban Bird Collective for a special migratory bird walk for Native people led by Native birders!

All ages and experience levels are welcome! Binoculars & breakfast provided.

This event is intended for Native community members and their families.

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 Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center Grand Opening
May
29
11:00 AM11:00

Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center Grand Opening

Join us in Celebrating the Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center!

After decades of community organizing and a multi-year campaign, we are excited to officially open the doors to the Waḳaŋ Ṭípi Center on the East Side of St. Paul.

Designed to honor the significance of Waḳaŋ Ṭípi Cave as a Dakota sacred site, the goal of Waḳaŋ Ṭípi Center is to serve as an intergenerational gathering place.

The Grand Opening will feature reflections from partners, drum group Toká Máza, giveaways, and a shared meal.

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Wétu Volunteer Day
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00

Wétu Volunteer Day

Join Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Awaƞyaƞkapi for our annual Wétu (spring) cleanup as we work together to care for land at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi and Wic̣aḣapi. All are welcome.

This event is held in partnership with the city of Saint Paul, and the East Side Funders Group.

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Gifts of the Plant Nation: Anúƞkasaƞ (Bald Eagle)
Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

Gifts of the Plant Nation: Anúƞkasaƞ (Bald Eagle)

We invite you to take some time on March 5th to tune in as we host Daḳota knowledge bearers and environmentalists as they share stories about the Gifts of the Bald Eagle. The Daḳota name, Anúƞkasaƞ, means "white at both ends" indicating the white head and tail. Our storytellers will share cultural teachings, stories, and information on how we can all support and protect this sacred winged relative.

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Beginner II Dakota Language Table
Feb
10
to Apr 21

Beginner II Dakota Language Table

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Join us for this beginner II Dakota language table with C̣antemaza. This 10-week series is perfect for those with some intro level previous Dakota language learning. Space is limited to 40 participants so please only register if you can commit to the full 10-week series.

These classes are best for learners age 14 and up. All are welcome. 

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Seeds and Snowshoes
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30

Seeds and Snowshoes

Join us at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi on Saturday, February 7th from 10:30am to 12pm to learn about Waniyetu (Winter) seeding. We will be snowshoeing on site at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi. We will provide instruction, seeds and snowshoes. All ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged!

Following the stewardship, we will have refreshments to enjoy. We are looking forward to beginning 2026 as a community in this special way.

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