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. Featuring flute music by Dakota Wind Goodhouse, music performance by Jackie Bird, and a guided Dakota plant walk
Our 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. After 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. Embrace 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.