Waziya Winter-Wind Celebration: Dakota Winter Teachings
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Battle Creek Recreation Center | St Paul, MN
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❄️ WAZIYA WINTER-WIND CELEBRATION ❄️Dakota Winter Teachings & Contemporary Indigenous Artistry
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Battle Creek Recreation Center — 75 Winthrop Street S, Saint Paul, MN
Embrace the power of Wazíya, the Dakota North Wind, and celebrate winter with a full day of art, teachings, games, food, and community! We are officially part of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, in partnership with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation.
Join artists Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wiŋ, along with special guests, for an indoor and outdoor gathering that blends ancestral Dakota knowledge with modern Indigenous creativity.
All ages and backgrounds are welcome — bring your family, your friends, and your winter spirit!
🌬️ What to Expect
• Dakota Winter Games with Jeremy Red Eagle
• Dakota Buffalo Dolls Making with LaVerne Whitebear
• Indigenous Winter Market featuring 20+ local vendors
• Snow Sculpture by Heather Friedli
• Dakota Storytelling
• Dakota Coloring Pages & activity tables
• Delicious Food by Trickster Tacos & Indigenous Teas
• Free Cross-Country Skiing & Kicksledding
Whether you come to listen, learn, create, shop, play, or simply enjoy winter with community, there is something here for everyone. Warm up inside with crafts and tea, head outdoors for winter fun, and experience teachings that honor the season of Wazíya.
🌨️ About the Celebration
Winter is a time of story, reflection, and resilience. This event highlights Dakota winter traditions, plant and animal knowledge, and the role of art in sharing cultural teachings — while supporting Indigenous artists and makers who keep creativity thriving in our homelands.
📍 Location & Details
Battle Creek Recreation Center
75 Winthrop Street S, Saint Paul, MN
Free to attend | Free skiing & kicksledding provided on site
Family-friendly & accessible
✨ Come share in the artistry, teachings, and joy of winter.
❄️ Wazíya brings the North Wind — we bring the warmth of community.
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Where is it happening?
Battle Creek Recreation Center, Battle Creek Elementary, 60 Ruth St S, St Paul, MN 55119, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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