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COPAL Mankato 5th Anniversary

Celebration Rooted in Dignity, Rising in Community: Celebrating Our Impact

We are honored to invite you to save the date for COPAL's Anniversary Celebration as we gather to recognize the collective work, partnerships, and community leadership that continue to strengthen Greater Mankato.

54th Annual Mahkato Wacipi - Friday

Honoring the 38 Dakota

Dates: September 18-20, 2026

Grand Entries

Friday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday at 1:00 PM

Cooridinators

Spiritual Advisor: Austin Owen
Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
Moccasin Game Coordinator: Wambdi Gill

Cost

Cash Only
General Admission: $10 per button at the gate
Button: is good for admission for whole weekend
Children (under 12) and Seniors (60+): Free

54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi Facebook

54th Annual Mahkato Wacipi - Saturday

Honoring the 38 Dakota

Dates: September 18-20, 2026

Grand Entries

Friday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday at 1:00 PM

Cooridinators

Spiritual Advisor: Austin Owen
Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
Moccasin Game Coordinator: Wambdi Gill

Cost

Cash Only
General Admission: $10 per button at the gate
Button: is good for admission for whole weekend
Children (under 12) and Seniors (60+): Free

54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi Facebook

Hispanic Heritage Celebration with MN United FC Game

Join Latin American Affairs for an evening of soccer and community as we celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month at the Minnesota United FC match. Connect with fellow students while cheering on Minnesota United FC.

Event Tickets

54th Annual Mahkato Wacipi - Sunday

Honoring the 38 Dakota

Dates: September 18-20, 2026

Grand Entries

Friday at 7:00 PM
Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday at 1:00 PM

Cooridinators

Spiritual Advisor: Austin Owen
Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr. and Bill Taylor
Arena Director: Londel Seaboy, Sisseton, SD
Host Drum: Mazakute Singers, Santee, NE
Moccasin Game Coordinator: Wambdi Gill

Cost

Cash Only
General Admission: $10 per button at the gate
Button: is good for admission for whole weekend
Children (under 12) and Seniors (60+): Free

54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi Facebook

Palomitas y Plática en Español

Practice your Spanish in a relaxed and welcoming environment while enjoying popcorn and great conversation. Whether you're a native speaker or learning Spanish, everyone is welcome.

Open to the campus community.

Música Latina Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of Latin music, artists and culture in a fun trivia competition. Come with friends or join a team and celebrate the rich diversity of Latin American music.

Open to the campus community.

Música Latina Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of Latin music, artists and culture in a fun trivia competition. Come with friends or join a team and celebrate the rich diversity of Latin American music.

Open to the campus community.

We Rise Leadership Program

The We Rise Leadership Program is a transformative opportunity to build meaningful connections, deepen your understanding of your unique leadership journey and strengths, and collaborate on a collective initiative that supports and uplifts our community for the future.

To encourage collaboration and collective action, we utilize a cohort model. Before registering to participate, we ask participants to commit to three workshops and two keynotes for Fall 2026, with 2-4 project development meetings in Spring 2027.

This event occurs October 5, November 2 and November 30. The program culminates in a capstone project for Women’s History Month in March 2027.

To register, please fill out this form, or look us up on MavLife.

We encourage nominations! Please send nominations to the Women’s Center no later than Monday, September 28.

Sustainable Justice: College Tour and Special Expert from Latin America

Explore the connections between sustainability, social justice, and higher education through a special presentation featuring an expert from Latin America.

Open to the campus community.

Coming Out Day

Join us for photos, printmaking and education about Coming Out Day.

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Multicultural Network

Join the Multicultural Network to connect with campus and community partners, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborative efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Open to faculty, staff, students and community partners.

DEI Welcome Back Celebration

Come and celebrate the new with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! Each area will have a resource table. Sweet treat and beverage will be served.

More details to come!

Showcase of Support for the LGBT Community

October 16 - 23, showcase your support for the LGBT community. Get your photo taken by October 1 in the LGBT Center to show your support for the LGBT Community.

Seed Sharing with Joy Persall

Join us for a keynote presentation on sacred community, food, and seeds by Joy Persall, Indigenous leader, Master Gardener, Leadership Coach and board member of Dream of Wild Health.

Open to the community.

Word Wars en Español

Challenge yourself with Spanish vocabulary games and friendly competition while connecting with others who enjoy the Spanish language.

Open to the campus community.

Latina Expo 2026

Join us for Latina Expo 2026, featuring networking, professional development, leadership sessions and opportunities to connect with Latina leaders and organizations.

Registration is required, to register please email Geanella Ochoa or stop by CSU 269.

Latina Expo 2026

Join us for Latina Expo 2026, featuring networking, professional development, leadership sessions and opportunities to connect with Latina leaders and organizations.

Registration is required, to register please email Geanella Ochoa or stop by CSU 269.

DEI Halloween Awareness Event

Join Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices to understand the impact on multicultural and diverse communities with the stereotypes promoted in Halloween costumes and with other cultural appropriation.

Old Town Mankato Day of the Dead

Celebrate Día de Muertos with the Mankato community through cultural activities that honor the tradition and recognize its historical and artistic significance.

Open to the community.

Día de Muertos

Celebrate Día de Muertos by learning about the cultural traditions that honor and remember loved ones. Join us for an evening of community, reflection and cultural appreciation.

Open to the campus community.

We Rise Leadership Program

This event occurs October 5, November 2 and November 30. The program culminates in a capstone project for Women’s History Month in March 2027.

To register, please fill out this form, or look us up on MavLife.

We encourage nominations! Please send nominations to the Women’s Center no later than Monday, September 28.

Mexican Mobile Consulate

The Mexican Mobile Consulate will provide consular services to eligible community members. Appointments may be required depending on the service requested.

Community event.

Hmong Culture Day

Join us for Hmong Culture Day!

Hmong New Year

Join us for our annual Hmong New Year Celebration in the ballroom. This is a ticketed event. For tickets, please email Ben at benjamin.thao.2@mnsu.edu. Thank you.

Multicultural Network

Join the Multicultural Network to connect with campus and community partners, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborative efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Open to faculty, staff, students and community partners.

Pan Dulce Social en Español

Enjoy traditional pan dulce while practicing Spanish and building community in a welcoming and informal setting.

Open to the campus community.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Join us for the annual international observance that honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to acts of anti-transgender violence and bigotry.

We Rise Leadership Program

This event occurs October 5, November 2 and November 30. The program culminates in a capstone project for Women’s History Month in March 2027.

To register, please fill out this form, or look us up on MavLife.

We encourage nominations! Please send nominations to the Women’s Center no later than Monday, September 28.

Posada Navidad

Join us for a mini recreation of a traditional Posada, a cherished Christmas celebration throughout Latin America. Enjoy cultural traditions, music, and community as we celebrate the holiday season together.

Open to the campus community.