Honoring Our Ancestors
On December 26, 1862, the U.S. military lynched 38 Dakota patriots in the largest mass execution in the United States history. On November 7, 1862, a group of 1,700 Dakota, primarily women and children , were forcibly marched from the Lower Sioux Agency to a concertration camp at Fort Snelling.
Join us as we honor our ancestors in sacred fire lighting and ceremony every February at Fort Snelling Park.
Monthly Full Moon Walk
Coldwater Mni Owe Sni (in Dakota, water spring cold) property is a national park. Like most American national parks Coldwater was a Native American sacred site before “the discovery of America.”
Friends of Coldwater seek to honor our ancient water and landscape ancestor. So we return and return each full moon to remember the spirits that feed this sacred place. Full moon walks have been celebrated at Coldwater Springs each month since 2000, that’s more than a quarter of a century of paying attention. Traditional group howl when the moon peeks out.
Drum & Singing Group
Drumming and singing practice is held every second and fourth friday from 6:30 to 8:30 with social time and pot luck following in the community room of The Sanctuary at 1746 Oakdale Ave in West St. Paul, Mn 55118. All are invited. For questions , leave a detailed message for Joseph ( Waziya, Being of the North) Bester at: 612-361-7007 or text at 612-919-2733.
Inipi / Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Inipi ceremony is held once a month at the Dupuis House at 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy in Mendota Heights 55150 behind the garage. Please check monthly for exact dates as calendar events could change the date. Questions? call Joseph (Waziya, Being of the North) at 612-361-7007 or text at 612-919-2733.
December Gift Card Program
November reminds us of the many blessings we receive from our Creator. A season of renewal, giving, gratefulness, and thanksgiving. A reason to share our blessings with others. Please consider donating gift cards for gas, food and necessities to our holiday program. If you are in need of this service please call our office number at 651- 870-7034 and leave your name and phone number where you can be reached.
COMING SOON
New classes/ programs coming in December and the new year of 2027!
Learning to grow and use healing medicine plants. Starting community gardens . More info to come!
Beading class- making medicine bags. Class to start in Jan 2027
Adopt a family. The program will start in November 2026 . One to two families will be adopted for one year to help stabilize family life. More info to come.
A fall gathering is in the works for 2027. We will be looking for volunteers this spring/ summer.
Coffee Group. Those who would like to gather for coffee and light lunch for fellowship once a month call the office and leave your info so we can contact you.
Be sure to see our newsletters where we will be highlighting the Elders in our community. Please let us know of someone we should include in this program by calling our office phone and leaving details of name and how to contact them.
