Gifts of the Plant Nation: Four Sisters Garden
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Gifts of the Plant Nation: Four Sisters Garden

Join this free webinar to hear from traditional knowledge keepers and Indigenous environmentalists to learn about Daḳota kinship with the Four Sisters: Corn, Sunflower, Squash & Beans.

Our featured speakers are: Randilynn Boucher-Giago, Zitkána Duta Wiŋ, Isaŋti/Sisíthuŋwaŋ Dakota and Diné, Teresa Peterson, Utuhu Cistinna Win, Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and citizen of the Upper Sioux Community

The Zoom webinar link will be included in the confirmation email upon registration. RSVP here!

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Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Migration Bird Walk
Oct
11
8:00 AM08:00

Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Migration Bird Walk

Waḳaŋ Ṭípi Awaŋyaŋkapi is excited to partner with Urban Bird Collective for our Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Migration Bird Walk! Join us during peak migration to spot our bird relatives as they begin their journey south.

These events are geared towards engaging our Black, Indigenous and People of Color and LGBTQ+ communities and their families, as part of our commitment to supporting equity in our shared green spaces.

Please note that this event has limited spots available and registration is required for all participants. Click here to register and reserve your spot!

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Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Volunteer Day at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00

Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Volunteer Day at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi

Join us for a morning of caring for the land during our Ptaƞyétu (Autumn) Volunteer Day! Together, we will plant new native trees and shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses, clean up any trash at the site, and spend time exploring the new outdoor interpretive exhibits. Help us steward this sacred landscape and prepare her for the winter.

 All supplies and lunch will be provided. Click here to RSVP!

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BioBlitz at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi
Aug
2
9:00 AM09:00

BioBlitz at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi

We're seeking volunteers for our second annual BioBlitz at Waḳaƞ Ṭipi! The BioBlitz will be on Saturday, August 2nd from 9am to 1pm at Waḳaƞ Ṭipi (Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary - 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55106)

A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible with the goal being to get an overall count of the plants, animals, and other organisms that live in a place. This is an opportunity for all members of the community to learn from and collect data with environmental professionals and community partners as we survey pollinators, plants, dragonflies, birds and more.

All ages and backgrounds are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. Click here to register!

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Gifts of the Plant Nation: Tíŋpsiŋna
Jun
3
6:00 PM18:00

Gifts of the Plant Nation: Tíŋpsiŋna

Join this free webinar to hear from traditional knowledge keepers and Indigenous environmentalists to learn about Daḳota kinship with tíƞpsíƞna (prairie turnips). Our featured speakers are Tomecina Bullshoe, Fort Peck Sioux and Diné, as well as WTA's Director of Land & Environment, Gabby Menomin (Forest County Potawatomi). WTA's Dakota Lifeways Programs Manager, Rebecca Mousseau (Spirit Lake Dakota) will serve as our event moderator.

Click here to register!

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