Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mankato East High School

Come and Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Mankato!

Free Admission for all!

Theme

Continuing to Lead: A Community of Hope, Change and Reconciliation

Event Schedule

• Planetarium Showing Star Knowledge - 3 p.m.
• Cultural Demonstration - Dakota Language - 3:15 p.m.
• Drum Group Exhibition - 3:30 p.m.
• Welcome and Recognition - 3:45 p.m.
• Planetarium Showing Star Knowledge - 4:30 p.m.
• Cultural Demonstration - Regalia and Beadwork - 4:45 p.m.
• Drum Group Exhibition - 5 p.m.
• Planetarium Showing Star Knowledge - 5:30 p.m.
• Cultural Demonstration - Flintknapping - 6 p.m.
• Planetarium Showing Star Knowledge - 6:30 p.m.
• Drum Group Exhibit - 6:45 p.m.

Event will feature free activities for kids, Indigenous arts and crafts and local food trucks!