Native American Celebration

Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration.

1 – 2:30 pm:
 A focus on Dakota culture hosted by Rosetta “Rosie” Peters, a Minnesota-based poet, author and storyteller.

• Singing by Imnizaska Drum Group, a vibrant, intertribal drum collective deeply rooted in cultural preservation and education.

• Dancing by Zach Red Bear and the Twin Cities Inter Tribal Dance Group.

• Learn about other Dakota/Lakota cultural locations and programs in the region.

2:30 – 4 pm:
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin with pow-wow dancing, singing, drums and storytelling. Their Ojibwe style of dancing and regalia is always a highlight and visitors are invited to join in some of the dancing.

Available from 1 – 4 pm:

• Mosay Family with Pow-wow food for sale

• Native American arts and crafts for sale

• Northstar Bison samples and products available for purchase

• Chapter2 Books will have Indigenous books available for purchase

• Belwin Conservancy display with an interpretive naturalist

Program Sponsors:

View a video of the 2025 Native American Celebration on the River Channel.