MAIC 50th Anniversary Open House & Powwow
Event Details
This event has been rescheduled from May 1, 2025, due to recent tragedies in the community. Our hearts go out to our relatives impacted by
Event Details
This event has been rescheduled from May 1, 2025, due to recent tragedies in the community. Our hearts go out to our relatives impacted by the violence.
Join us for the Minneapolis American Indian Center’s 50-Year Anniversary Open House & Powwow. We are celebrating 50 years of community and culture. This is a free event that is open to all!
Schedule
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Grand Entry: 6:00 p.m.
Closing: 9:00 p.m.
Head Staff
MC: Jerry Dearly
Arena Director: Chaske LaBlanc
Men’s Head Dancer: Brian Heart
Women’s Head Dancer: Miiskogihmiiwan Poupart-Chapman
First 100 registered dancers receive an honorarium.
Drums and Specials
Host Drums: Bear Runner and Toka Maza
All drums welcome. Honorarium for the first 5 drums.
Specials: Honoring Minneapolis American Indian Center staff; Tradish Showcase
Food
Gatherings Cafe: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Concessions run by the Boys & Girls Club of the Minneapolis American Indian Center in Niibi Hall
Please note there will be zero tolerance for alcohol and drug use.
Time
May 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E. Franklin Avenue
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