Wacipi 2018 Video Gallery

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August 16, 2018

2018 Wacipi Exhibition at Mall of America - 5 PM

2018 Wacipi Exhibition at Mall of America at 2 PM

August 17, 2018

2018 Wacipi Friday night Grand Entry - 7 PM

August 18, 2018

2018 Wacipi Saturday

2018 Wacipi Saturday 7pm Grand Entry and Evening Contests

The Wacipi, or Pow Wow, is a celebration of life. Native Americans gather for a cultural and social celebration of dancing, singing and visiting. This is a time when Native Americans gather to meet old friends, make new ones, and honor those who have come before them. A time to gather, share, reflect and thank the Creator.

It was originally a gathering time held at the end of a season to celebrate a good hunt or recognize a positive event. There, Indian people would dance to entertain, but the dancing was originally a part of ceremonial practices and used to tell tribal stories.

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the whirl of colors, sights and sounds of our annual Wacipi. From the inspiring rhythms of the drum groups to Native American dancers in full regalia, we invite you to share in our culture.