The community is invited to gather for an evening of reflection, learning, and celebration at the Indigenous People’s Celebration on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd.

Guests will enjoy music, storytelling, and cultural sharing that honor the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples in our region and across the nation.

Highlights include:

• Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Color Guard
• Brainerd Indigenous Education Student Hand Drum Group
• Flute by Samsoche Sampson
• Minnesota Humanities Center’s “Why Treaties Matter” exhibit, exploring the history, relationships, and contemporary relevance of treaties in Minnesota

Hosted by Lakes Area Justice Table, Indigenous Education Brainerd, and the Crow Wing County Historical Society, this celebration provides a welcoming space to learn, connect, and honor the resilience, traditions, and voices of Indigenous peoples.

This event is free and open to the public.