# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Okáǧa Summer-Wind Celebration
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Battle Creek Park Pavilion
2401 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood, MN 55119

Join us as we welcome the return of Okáǧa, the fertile and invigorating Dakota Summer-Wind of the South, with an evening of Dakota teachings, contemporary Indigenous artistry, music, and community.

More than just an event, the Okáǧa Summer-Wind Celebration is a gathering that honors the winds of growth, creativity, and transformation. Through song, dance, storytelling, art, and relationships with the natural world, we'll celebrate the living traditions of Dakota culture while creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to learn together.

Hosted by Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wiŋ (Blue Hummingbird Woman), with special guests and community partners.

Schedule

5:30 PM
• Flute Performance & Courtship Teachings with Dakota Wind Goodhouse

6:30 PM
• Dakota Text – An Ella Deloria Puppet Rendition by Graci

7:00 PM
• Hoop Dance Performance with Micco (Sampson Bros.)

8:00 PM
• Dakota Plant Walk with Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wiŋ & Dawi Westerman

Activities Throughout the Evening:
• Plant Medicine Stamps with Sydney Ockenga
• Augmented Reality Art with Marlena Myles
• Animal Relatives with Tamarack Nature Center
• Pow Wow Grounds' Frybread Factory Food Truck
• Dakota Coloring Pages
• Indigenous Summer Market

All ages and backgrounds are welcome. FREE

Come spend a summer evening in community, celebrate Indigenous creativity, and experience the teachings of Okáǧa through music, art, plants, stories, and the winds that connect us all. In partnership with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation~

We look forward to seeing you there! ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakdale/2026-okaga-summer-wind-celebration-dakota-summer-teachings/200030418227953
- **Event Categories**: art, food-drinks, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 197

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakdale
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Battle Creek Regional Park
- **lat**: 44.943657842172
- **long**: -93.001482654291
- **full address**: Battle Creek Regional Park, 2300 Upper Afton Rd,Maplewood, Minnesota, Oakdale, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Battle Creek Regional Park, 2300 Upper Afton Rd,Maplewood, Minnesota, Oakdale, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings?
  - **A:** 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings is organized by Marlena Myles Art & Design.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Okaga Summer-Wind Celebration: Dakota Summer Teachings is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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