Events

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Native Authors Program Works-in-Progress Public Readings

1414 E. Franklin Ave.

Join us for an inspiring evening as we proudly present the second works-in-progress public reading from our 2025 Native Authors Program cohort. This talented group of emerging Native authors has spent months immersed in a rigorous and enriching program, diligently honing their craft under the guidance of mentor Art Coulson. Read More

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Festive Franklin

1530 E Franklin Ave

(This event will be located in the Indian Center’s gym) Join us for a fun winter gathering of community and a celebration of Native organizations. Meet and spend time getting to know and supporting our non-profit organizations.  We will be hosting a lunch with… Read More

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Seed Packing Workshop

1414 E. Franklin Ave.

Join us for a series of community-building events as we grow our Little Free Library located in the foyer of Powwow Grounds. Come donate your time and help us pack seeds for our seed library! All ages are welcome! Sign up here and learn about locations and times: https://loom.ly/2tk9mEg These… Read More

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AMRA & MVAT Holiday Bazar

1414 E. Franklin Ave.

Join Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT) and All My Relations Arts (AMRA) Thursday, December 18th and 19th, as we team up for a two-day holiday bazaar. Featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, homegoods, apparel and more from 10+ local Native vendors. Grab your last-minute… Read More

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AMRA & MVAT Holiday Bazar

1414 E. Franklin Ave.

Join Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT) and All My Relations Arts (AMRA) Thursday, December 18th and 19th, as we team up for a two-day holiday bazaar. Featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, homegoods, apparel and more from 10+ local Native vendors. Grab your last-minute holiday gifts, enjoy complimentary warm beverages from Pow Wow… Read More

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CLAN’s Sweethearts Round Dance

1530 E Franklin Ave

Make Voting A Tradition will be tabling at CLAN (Culture Language Arts Network) Sweethearts Round Dance. Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 Minneapolis American Indian Center… Read More

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MMIR March (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March)

1530 E Franklin Ave

This year’s MMIR march will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 and will begin at the Minneapolis American Indian Center (@mpls.americanindiancenter) The 2026 MMIR March Honors Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys, Two Spirit, and LQBTQI+ relatives. Learn more: https://www.miwsac.org/miwsac-announces-2025-missing-murdered-indigenous-relatives-mmir-march/… Read More

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Four Sisters Urban Farm Sugar Bush Sap Boil

2307 17th Ave. S.

Looking to learn something sweet? Join us for the Four Sisters Urban Sugar Bush sap boil and winter sowing at East Phillips Park (2307 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) on March 19th, from 1-7 pm. We’ll be boiling sap outside and starting seeds inside! We will be… Read More

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Spring Artist Market

Join our programs, Make Voting a Tradition and All My Relations Arts on Friday, March 27th, and Saturday, March 28th, for a two-day spring artist market featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, home goods, apparel, and more from 10+ local Native vendors. Stop by and grab a beverage from Pow Wow Grounds… Read More

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Pancake Breakfast Sugar Bushing Season Celebration

1530 E Franklin Ave

Join us as we celebrate the end of Four Sisters Food Sovereignty’s second annual urban sugar bush! Thank you to all that have participated in this traditional foodway right here in South Minneapolis. We will be closing our season in gratitude by offering a free wild rice pancake breakfast for… Read More