Annual American Indian Education Day and Wacipi

Information provided by Osseo Area Schools

The 18^th annual American Indian Education Day and Wacipi will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 12-6 p.m. at Osseo Junior High. Each year, this free event draws community members seeking to explore Native American heritage and culture through artisan exhibits, demonstrations, dance, and much more.

Attendees can experience our continent’s rich native history by visiting with educators and community members seeking to educate youth about our continent’s indigenous people.

“The goals of American Indian Education Day are to enlighten the public about American Indian history and heritage while also uplifting Minnesota’s American Indian students by providing encouragement and pathways to pursue higher education,” said Ramona Stately, Secondary Indian Education Program Coordinator for the Osseo Area Schools.

There are plenty of things you and your family can enjoy at this event, so make a day of it!

· Browse American Indian artisan exhibits 

· Experience Native American contemporary dance

· Observe cultural and traditional demonstrations

· Celebrate local American Indian graduating seniors

· Network with community members and educators passionate about American Indian culture

· And much more!

This event is free and open to the public. See the event flyer for more information and contact Ramona Stately with questions.

Event schedule 

noon to 6 p.m. Educational Booth and Artist Stations open

1 p.m. Welcome/Invocation/Grand Entry

2 p.m. Honoring for Graduation Seniors; Intertribal Dances

3 p.m. Special Feature: Honoring Our Elders

4 p.m. Giveaway

5:30 p.m. Feast

5:45 p.m. Final Retreat and Closing