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Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speakers 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served We are privileged to have 3 experts of Indigenous foods joining us: Tim Clemons of Ironwood Foraging Linda Black Elk, Education Manager at Indigenous Food Labs. Luke Black Elk (Tetowan Lakota, Itazipco Band) renowned chef, food sovereignty activist, and teacher of traditional plant uses, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speakers 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served We are privileged to have 3 experts of Indigenous foods joining us: Tim Clemons of Ironwood Foraging Linda Black Elk, Education Manager at Indigenous Food Labs. Luke Black Elk (Tetowan Lakota, Itazipco Band) renowned chef, food sovereignty activist, and teacher of traditional plant uses, gardening, food preservation, and foraging. Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Led by Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) this tour offers an opportunity to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story-telling and experiencing the sites in silence / meditation / reflection. We visit sites located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, what the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers” including Fort Snelling State Park, Dakota Internment Camp following The Dakota-U.S. War, Pilot Knob Hill, a traditional burial ground. All paths are accessible. Meet at Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN 55120 Group will carpool/caravan between the sites. Transportation to the Church of St. Peter is on your own. Ages 16+. Bring your own bag lunch. There are bathrooms at the Church of St. Peter and a portable bathroom at the second stop. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

Japanese and Chinese green teas have quite distinct flavor profiles, making them seem like to separate categories of tea altogether. Find out why in this guided tasting and lesson, where we'll tease apart the differences in processing and flavor between these two vast and hugely popular types of tea. Whether you're new to tea or a tea connoisseur, Northeast Tea House creates a welcoming place to introduce you to the world of East Asian teas and traditions. Space is limited. Meet at Northeast Tea House located at 224 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or if we schedule additional dates.

Join Simon, the owner of Northeast Tea House, for a deep dive into the diverse world of oolong tea. Oolong is, broadly speaking, any tea that falls on the spectrum between black and green, which leaves open lots of room for interpretation and creativity. As a result, each tea-producing region has developed its own unique style of oolong. We'll taste our way through different regions and styles, learning as we go. Whether you're new to tea or a tea connoisseur, Northeast Tea House creates a welcoming place to introduce you to the world of East Asian teas and traditions. Space is limited. Meet at Northeast Tea House located at 224 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or if we schedule additional dates.

Experience a silent, dark group session in the Orfield Anechoic Chamber, known as “The Quietest Place on Earth” (Guinness 2005, 2012, 2021). Defined as a room that is 100% sound-absorbent, Orfield’s chamber has been recognized internationally for its level of silence, measuring at an average of -13 dBA, with a current record of -24.9 dBA. Regarded by thousands of guests as the most peaceful of places, the chamber has become a place of silence and meditation for people visiting from all over the world. Note: These 1-hour sessions accommodate 5 people in the chamber at once. All participants are asked to remain in the chamber for the full hour, uninterrupted, while remaining quiet and still. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Experience a silent, dark group session in the Orfield Anechoic Chamber, known as “The Quietest Place on Earth” (Guinness 2005, 2012, 2021). Defined as a room that is 100% sound-absorbent, Orfield’s chamber has been recognized internationally for its level of silence, measuring at an average of -13 dBA, with a current record of -24.9 dBA. Regarded by thousands of guests as the most peaceful of places, the chamber has become a place of silence and meditation for people visiting from all over the world. Note: These 1-hour sessions accommodate 5 people in the chamber at once. All participants are asked to remain in the chamber for the full hour, uninterrupted, while remaining quiet and still. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join a one-hour guided tour of the restored State Capitol through the shadowy rotunda, hallways, and chambers lit with original early 1900s lighting. Along the way, visitors encounter historical "spirits" who tell stories of the Capitol's past. Meet at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance. Register online or call 612.668.3100. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.