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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Join us for an evening to learn Dakota songs. These traditional songs tell us meaningful stories about our history, values, and worldview. This event is meant for Native womxn. All experience levels welcome!

Tiana Spotted Thunder is an Oglala Lakota singer and social worker whose endeavors center Indigenous knowledge, responsibility, and future‑focused action.

Potluck dinner, bring something to share if you can.

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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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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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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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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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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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