The City of Golden Valley’s Environmental Commission and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission are partnering with other local cities and organizations to celebrate the second annual Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Water Blessing Monday, Oct 14, 10–11 am, at Bassett Creek Park, 5609 32nd Ave N, Crystal.
This celebration, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, offers community members the opportunity to learn about and honor the cultural traditions connected to Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, the Dakota name for Bassett Creek.
The event will feature a water blessing by Tara Perron (Dakota), songs and drumming by Jim Rock (Dakota) and Bradley Blackhawk (Ho-Chunk), and opening remarks by award-winning author Diane Wilson (Dakota), who grew up in Golden Valley. Attendees will also receive practical tips on watershed care from Roxanne Gould (Anishinaabe) and Darlene St Clair (Dakota).
This event is family-friendly and open to the public, rain or shine. No photography is permitted during the prayer song and water blessing.
Registration is optional. For more information, visit Hennepin History Museum’s website at hennepinhistory.org/events.