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3rd Annual Mahkato Spring Round Dance

Join us for Mahkato's 3rd annual round dance! Everyone is welcome! Featuring Indigenous vendors & food trucks. This is a Alcohol & Drug Free Event

When: Saturday April 11th, 2026 from 6pm - 11pm
Location: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

Emcee: TBD
Stickman: TBD

Invited Singers: TBD
First 10 walk-in singers receive honorarium

Cultural Presentations: TBD

Hand Drum Contest: TBD

Specials:
Best Ribbon Shirt:
Best Ribbon Skirt:
Sidestep Contest: Adult: Youth:
Potato Dance:

Want a Vendeor Spot?

Contact megan.bullbear@lakotamade.com for vendor spot!

Sponsored By:
Native American Student Association at MSU, Mankato
American Indian Affairs at MSU, Mankato
Lakota Made
Mahkato Revitalization Project
American Indigenous Studies Program at MSU, Mankato
Wallin Education Partners

MMIW Education Event with NASA

Educational session about MMIW for students to participate and learn about the important topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. The annual recognition event is held on May 5th.

2026 DEI Student Leadership Awards

Come and celebrate our amazing student leaders in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Award nominations will happen in the Spring 2026 semester. Invited guests only. All staff attendance required.

Spring MCC Open Kitchen

Join us to celebrate our semester's Multicultural Open Kitchen. Enjoy a taste and bite from each of our Multicultural Center Directors! Come hungry - first come, first served!

MMIW Red Dress Demonstration and Picture

Wear red to honor and support the national day of recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. Picture of participation and support will happen at 12:15pm at the CSU Fountain. Demonstration will be set up all day around the fountain to help educate our campus community. Another informational piece will be set up at the display case by the bookstore starting April 6th - May 5th.

Spring 2026 DEI Graduation Celebration

Join us in celebrating DEI's Spring 2026 graduates! Invited guests only. Light refreshments will be served. More information coming soon!