Two Rivers Circle of Mendota offers several events throughout the year. Check out the below calendar for past and upcoming events!
Cultural awareness and etiquette: Please honor indigenous protocols, respect sacred items, ask before photographing, and share space gently so everyone feels safe. Please remember that the Drum Circle is held in a Senior Living Apartment complex . Please be respectful of their space. Thank you.
2027 IN PROGRESS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
December 2026
- Sunday, December 6: Christmas Party – Please bring your donations and gift cards if you are able (Place/time to be determined)
- Friday, Dec. 11: Drum Circle, 6:30 P.M. social and potluck 8:30 at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP Community Room (Last Drum circle until Jan 9, 2027)
- Saturday, Dec. 12 : Inipi (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony – Fire starts at 11:00 A.M. ( Behind the Dupuis house, Mendota)
- Sunday, Dec. 20 : Council Meeting, 2-5 P.M. (Pace TBD)
November 2026
- No community meeting this month
- Sunday Nov 8 : Council meeting 2-5 (Place TBD)
- Friday, Nov. 13: Drum Circle, 6:30 P.M. social and potluck 8:30 at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP Community Room
- Saturday, Nov. 21 – Inipi (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony. Fire starts at 11:00 A.M.( Behind the Dupuis house, Mendota)
- Friday, Nov. 27: Drum Circle, 6:30 P.M. social and potluck 8:30 at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP Community Room
October 2026
- Sunday, Oct. 4 – Community meeting at Rita’s. BBQ potluck
- Friday, Oct. 9: Drum Circle, 6:30 P.M. social and potluck 8:30 at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP Community Room
- Sunday, Oct. 11: Council meeting 2-5 PM
- Monday. Oct 12th – Indigenous Day- Prayer service in Mankato. Mn in remembrance of the 38 plus two led by Chris Mato Nunpa and the Veterans for Peace 11:00 at the park of memories
- Saturday, Oct. 17: – Inipi (Sweat Lodge) Ceremony. Fire starts at 11:00 A.M. (Behind the Dupuis house, Mendota)
- Friday, Oct. 23: Drum Circle, 6:30 P.M. social and potluck 8:30 at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP Community Room
September 2026
- Friday Sept 18th – Drum Circle 6:30 pm social and potluck 8:30 pm at 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP community room
- Sat Sept 19th – Inipi ( Lodge Ceremony) – Fire starts at 11:00 am (Behind the Dupuis house, Mendota)
- Friday Sept 25th -Drum Circle 6:30 pm social and potluck 8:30 pm 1746 Oakdale Ave WSP community room
- Sun Sept 6th- Sage gathering in Minnetonka
- Sun Sept 13th – Council Meeting at Rita’s 2-4
August 2026
- Friday Aug 14th – Drum Circle 6:30 pm social and potluck 8:30 pm in the community room WSP
- Sat Aug 22- Sharon’s 80th Birthday celebration at St. Peter’s Church Mendota Heights 12-3:00
- Sun Aug 23 -No Inipi ( Lodge Ceremony) – The Lodge is being repaired.
- Sat Aug 29th- Finish repair of the Lodge. Inipi will follow the completion around 6:30 pm
July 2026
- Friday July 10th Drum Circle – 6:30 pm social and potluck at 8:30
- Sat July 11th Inipi (Sweat Lodge Ceremony) Fire starts at 11:00 am (Behind the Dupuis house, Mendota)
- Friday July 24th Drum Circle canceled due to Sun Dance
June 2026
- Friday June 12th – Drum Circle – 6:30 pm social and potluck at 8:30
- Sat June 13th – Inipi (Sweat Lodge Ceremony) – Fire starts at 11:00 am
