BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wiyounkihipi Productions | We Are Capable - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wiyounkihipi Productions | We Are Capable REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250910T192817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T192821Z UID:10000005-1759579200-1759593600@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Eya Autumn-Wind Dakota Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join artists Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ with special guests for a community celebration of Éya\, the transformative Autumn Wind of the West. Rooted in Dakota teachings\, this gathering honors the spirit of endings and renewal with the mighty yet good-natured West Wind. Together we’ll share art\, stories\, and joy in cultural renewal. \nFeatured Experiences & Artists:• Sacred Impressions: Botanical Cyanotypes with Aiyana Kline & Courtney Cochran• Weaving with Cattails with Ella Robertson• Native Tea Sampling by Blue Hummingbird Woman & Flores De Miel• Native Storytime with Indigenous Books @ 1pm• Seeds of Change: Native seed giveaway + free yard signs• Guided Dakota Tree Walk @ 3pm• Color & Create: Dakota coloring pages & AR art by Marlena Myles• Indigenous Autumn Market• Native Food Trucks \nPlease use the parking lot near the Bluff Corridor at Battle Creek Park (on Point Douglas Road S).210 Battle Creek Pk Entrance Rd\, St Paul\, MN 55106 URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/eya-autumn-wind-dakota-celebration/ LOCATION:210 Battle Creek Park Entrance\, 210 Battle Creek Park Entrance RD\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Autumn 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Autumn-Eya-HEADER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250910T212324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T085148Z UID:10000007-1759060800-1759064400@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Living Waters with Tammy Villegas DESCRIPTION:September 28th from 12-1pmLiving Waters with Tammy Villegas \nExplore the living heartbeat of Battle Creek as we investigate the health of its waters together. Through hands-on discovery\, we’ll observe the fish\, insects\, and other aquatic life that call the creek home\, learning how pollution and other factors have impacted this ecosystem and what these species can reveal about the creek’s overall health. \nUse the Battle Creek Dog Park Parking Lot: 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, MN 55119Event will take place at the Picnic Shelter on the hill\, across the street from the parking lot. \n  URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/living-waters-with-tammy-villegas/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Picnic Shelter\, 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, 55119\, United States CATEGORIES:Autumn 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tammy-villegas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250910T200105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T201159Z UID:10000006-1759060800-1759064400@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Plant dye and earth pigment demo by Wóokiye Wíŋ DESCRIPTION:September 28th from 12-1Plant dye and earth pigment demo by Wóokiye Wíŋ \nUncover the colors of the earth and plants with us. We will explore the process of making watercolor from pipestone\, as I share a live demonstration of how it is created. You will also see and learn about items made with plant dyes\, with samples available to view and experience \nUse the Battle Creek Dog Park Parking Lot: 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, MN 55119Event will take place at the Picnic Shelter on the hill\, across the street from the parking lot. URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/plant-dye-and-earth-pigment-demo-by-wookiye-win-2/ CATEGORIES:Autumn 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wookiyewin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250917T090500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T090503Z UID:10000008-1759057200-1759060800@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Primal Flow (Yoga) with Victoria Marie DESCRIPTION:September 28th from 11am-12pmPrimal Flow (Yoga) with Victoria Marie \nReconnect with your body\, breath\, and inner power through a revitalizing session of mindful movement in nature with Victoria Marie. Surrounded by the calming sounds and sights of the outdoors\, this practice invites you to slow down\, release stress\, and restore your sense of balance and well-being. \nAll experience levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to support your comfort during the session. \nUse the Battle Creek Dog Park Parking Lot: 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, MN 55119Event will take place at the Picnic Shelter on the hill\, across the street from the parking lot. \n  URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/primal-flow-yoga-with-victoria-marie/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Picnic Shelter\, 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, 55119\, United States CATEGORIES:Autumn 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/victoria-marie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250917T090959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T091004Z UID:10000009-1759053600-1759057200@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Dakota Living Landscapes Tour with Marlena Myles & Tanagidantowin DESCRIPTION:September 28th from 10am-11amDakota Living Landscapes Tour with Marlena Myles & Tanagidantowin \nJoin us for a guided Dakota plant walk featuring artists and cultural educators Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wiŋ\, who will share the deep cultural significance of the land and the plants that thrive upon it. Through Dakota stories and teachings\, they will show how plants are more than resources — they are relatives that connect us to our ancestors\, our language\, and our responsibilities to the world around us. \nThis walk invites participants to experience the landscape through a Dakota lens\, learning how each plant carries knowledge\, sustains life\, and reflects the values of balance\, reciprocity\, and respect that are central to the Dakota way of life. \nUse the Battle Creek Dog Park Parking Lot: 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, MN 55119Event will take place at the Picnic Shelter on the hill\, across the street from the parking lot. \n  URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/dakota-living-landscapes-tour-with-marlena-myles-tanagidantowin/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Picnic Shelter\, 2350 Upper Afton Rd\, Maplewood\, 55119\, United States CATEGORIES:Autumn 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Marlena-Tara.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250910T183249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184218Z UID:10000004-1754067600-1754082000@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Okaga Summer-Wind Dakota Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for:\n \nSchedule of Events• 5:30 PM – Flute performance & courtship teachings with Dakota Wind Goodhouse• 6:30 PM – Musical performance by the legendary Jackie Bird• 7:30 PM – Dakota Plant Walk \n\nOngoing Activities:• Counting Moons & Winters with The First Scout (except during the flute performance)• Dakota Henna Stamps with Graci Horne• Dakota Coloring Pages• Augmented Reality Art• Indigenous Summer Market• Native Food Trucks: Tricksters Tacos\, Steven D’s\, Frybread Factory and Yum Yum Truck\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us as we welcome the return of Okáǧa\, the fertile & invigorating Dakota Summer-Wind of the South\, with a community celebration grounded in Dakota teachings and creative expression. \nMore than just an event\, this is a gathering of revitalizing joy and cultural renewal. Artists Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ\, joined by special guests\, invite you to honor the winds of growth and transformation through song\, dance\, art and teachings. URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/okaga-summer-wind-dakota-celebration/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Pavilion\, 2401 Upper Afton Road\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Okaga-header-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250507T151358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184055Z UID:10000003-1748075400-1748102400@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Yanpa Spring-Wind Dakota Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for:\n \nNibi Waterwalk & Ceremony with Sharon Day\nDakota Storytelling with Travis Bush\nDakota Puppetry with DakotaFem\nDakota Screenprinting with Uprising Revolt Printing\nIndigenous Food Demo with Jenna Grey Eagle\nField Games & Native Food Trucks\nDakota Coloring Pages & Augmented Reality Art\nIndigenous Spring Market featuring 30+ vendors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We welcome the return of Yaŋpá\, the Spring-Wind of the East\, with a community celebration rooted in healing\, renewal\, and creativity. \nOur day begins with a Nibi Water Walk & Ceremony led by Sharon Day\, starting at the pavilion and following the winding path of Battle Creek. Together\, we walk in prayer—to honor the water\, to raise awareness\, and to carry hope for its protection. \nAfter the walk\, join artists Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ\, alongside special guests\, for a powerful gathering that blends Dakota ancestral teachings with modern Indigenous expression. \nEmbrace the spirit of Yaŋpá the Spring-Wind through outdoor activities that celebrate the new dawn\, a new year\, and our shared hopes for a healthy future. URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/yanpa-spring-wind-dakota-celebration/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Pavilion\, 2401 Upper Afton Road\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States CATEGORIES:MN Pair,Spring 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Artboard-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250113T185716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T211213Z UID:10000001-1736593200-1736611200@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Waziya Winter Wind Celebration DESCRIPTION:This winter\, immerse yourself in the beauty and wisdom of Dakota culture at a one-of-a-kind event celebrating traditional teachings\, storytelling\, and innovative artistry. This vibrant gathering will feature a Native art market showcasing incredible Indigenous creations\, stunning snow sculptures\, and free coloring pages that highlight Dakota plant knowledge. Enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing\, sledding\, and a live demonstration of traditional Dakota snowshoe craftsmanship using ash trees. Experience the ingenuity of Dakota practices with a nettle cordage demonstration and marvel at the captivating augmented reality of Wazíya\, the winter wind spirit\, brought to life through cutting-edge technology. \nBring your family and friends for a meaningful day filled with culture\, creativity\, and winter fun! Don’t miss this unique celebration that honors Dakota traditions while embracing the spirit of the season. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event began on a powerful note with Dakota author Diane Wilson reading an essay about the tamarack tree. Her words resonated deeply with the audience\, emphasizing the importance of building better\, more mindful relationships with the natural world by taking meaningful action locally. This heartfelt reading set the tone for a day filled with connection\, learning\, and celebration. \nThe event featured free coloring pages created by Dakota artist Marlena Myles\, sharing the importance of Dakota plant knowledge and their vital role during the winter season. These coloring pages were part of a Winter Plant Series\, which included inspiring writings from Dakota authors Diane Wilson and Blue Hummingbird Woman. Their reflections explored the connection between plants\, people\, and the land during this season of rest and renewal. \nA highlight of the celebration was Marlena Myles’ captivating augmented reality (AR) installation\, featuring Wazíya\, the spirit of the winter wind. Wazíya\, a powerful figure in Dakota culture\, embodies both the challenges and beauty of winter’s hardships. Through this AR experience\, participants encountered a striking visual representation of Wazíya\, with a human figure raising their arms to the sky and a buffalo skull floating between them. \nAdding a unique visual element\, Heather Fiedler presented a stunning snow sculpture honoring Dakota women’s deep connection to the land and the park as a place to grow and harvest traditional foods. This sculpture served as a tribute to the enduring relationship between Dakota women\, the environment\, and the cultural practices that sustain their communities. \nThe Tamarack Nature Center added another enriching layer to the event by bringing animal relatives to share teachings about their winter lives. These interactive experiences provided attendees with an opportunity to learn how animals adapt to and thrive in winter\, deepening their understanding of the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. \nThe event also showcased demonstrations by Dakota artists and educators. Dawi Westerman presented traditional Dakota snowshoes made from ash trees\, a vital winter tool crafted from materials harvested during the colder months. Fern Renville provided hands-on demonstrations of how to make cordage from nettle\, another essential winter resource. These presentations celebrated the ingenuity of Dakota people in transforming natural materials into tools and resources that support community and cultural resilience. \nTo add to the festive atmosphere\, local food trucks Trickster Tacos and Mami Churros & Creamery were onsite\, offering delicious options for attendees to enjoy. This celebration was hosted in partnership with Ramsey County Parks & Recreation as part of Marlena Myles and Tara Perron’s participation in the Minnesota Parks Artist in Residency (MNPAir) program. \nThe event provided a meaningful opportunity to learn about Dakota culture through art\, storytelling\, traditional practices\, and community gathering. After the event\, resources—including Marlena Myles’ coloring pages and augmented reality installation—became available through Wíyouŋkihipi\, allowing participants to continue exploring Dakota traditions and innovation from anywhere. It was a wonderful chance to connect with Dakota knowledge and artistry while celebrating the beauty of winter! URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/waziya-winter-wind-celebration/ LOCATION:Battle Creek Recreation Center\, 75 Winthrop St S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States CATEGORIES:MN Pair,Winter 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/waziya-winter-wind-celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTSTAMP:20260422T144838 CREATED:20250117T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T002535Z UID:10000002-1729555200-1737763199@wiyounkihipi.com SUMMARY:Journey to Joy: Rise\, Relevance\, Representation in Children’s Picture Books DESCRIPTION:The Kerlan Collection contains over 100 years of children’s picture book history. Join us on a journey that takes you from the iconic W.E.B. Du Bois’ Brownies’ Book to the Caldecott Award-winning Snowy Day to the work of Ezra Jack Keats Award recipients. For the first time\, the Kerlan will exhibit contemporary Minnesota Native American illustrators Jonathan Thunder\, Annette Lee\, and Marlena Myles. \nThe exhibit spans galleries on four floors\, illuminating the diversity of children’s picture books. It was developed in curatorial consultation with award-winning children’s book author Andrea Davis Pinkney and Lisa Von Drasek\, Miranker Family Curatorial Chair.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The illustrations from Far from the Forest have now been added to the prestigious Kerlan Collections\, a renowned archive celebrating excellence in children’s literature at the University of Minnesota. Sketches and final artworks by Amé Myles are prominently featured in the Journey to Joy: Rise\, Relevance\, Representation in Children’s Picture Books exhibition\, showcasing the vibrant storytelling and cultural richness that defines the collection. \nThis exhibition also highlights the digital works of Marlena Myles\, whose contributions continue to inspire through their deep connections to Dakota heritage and innovative use of contemporary art forms. Together\, these pieces celebrate the power of visual storytelling in shaping Indigenous representation for future generations. URL:https://wiyounkihipi.com/event/journey-to-joy-rise-relevance-representation-in-childrens-picture-books/ LOCATION:Elmer L. Andersen Library\, 222 21st Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wiyounkihipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kerlan-header.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR