The future is IN OUR HANDS to create a better world for all humanity.
We are people of many life philosophies, serving the world together, and learning from one another.
The future is IN OUR HANDS to create a better world for all humanity.
We are people of many life philosophies, serving the world together, and learning from one another.
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Selassie Enterprise/Tamara Burkett
Commemortive procession and concert to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Monday, August 28, 2023
5:30 p.m., procession | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., concert
Northrup Auditorium, University of Minnesota
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a community choir will offer a commemorative procession and concert, curated by G. Phillip Shoultz, III, associate artistic director of VocalEssence and music director at Westwood Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park. The theme of the event will be "Let Freedom Ring."
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a 1963 march to Washington, D.C., organized by A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin and a coalition of civil rights, religious, and labor organizations. It was at this event that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., offered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
26th Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Traditional Pow Wow
September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023
St. Peters Church
1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy 55120, Mendota, MN
Come along to experience and learn about the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota by attending their annual powwow, September 8-10 at St. Peters Church. Minnesota. Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Communities, MMDTC is a non-profit organization whose mission is: “To preserve, protect, and promote the Dakota culture for future generations.” Each year they hold several programs and activities that focus on the preservation of Dakota culture. Their largest (and most costly) event is their annual Traditional Wacipi (Powwow). Last year their attendance reached an all-time high of an estimated 5,500 people!
“A Wacipi is a social gathering that focuses on traditional dance, song, and celebration. More than a tribute to a great ancestry, the Wacipi is a significant and culturally important event to the Native American Nations. We also honor our veterans every year.
See flyer for hours and events POW-WOW-2023-flyer.pdf (mendotadakota.com)
Before the Powwow, from 10 to 11 am, Chris Mato Nunpa and Mike Klein will be hosting a special "educational hour" where they will discuss important Native topics and answer your questions. To learn more about protocol in attending a powwow see https://www.travelawaits.com/2492754/powwow-etiquette/
For more information, contact Joanne at 651-398-3989
