Sharon M Day gave this talk on International Indigenous Women’s Day 2022 at the University of Minnesota, Humphrey School for Public Affairs. Boozhoo, Nagamoo Mahingen Indishinikaz. It’s an honor to be here this morning and with such a distinguished guest as Dr. Henrietta Mann. Dr. Mann is one of the kindest graceful woman I know. …
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Ninga Izhichige Nibi Onji / I Will Do It For The Water
May 6, 2021 – September 12, 2021Minneapolis Institute of Arts This exhibition explores the importance of nibi (the Ojibwe word for water) as a life-giving force. For the past ten years, Ojibwe artist and community leader Sharon M. Day has been guiding Nibi Walks as extended ceremonies to pray for the water. Water is gathered …
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Water Walk will walk in prayer along the route of Line 3.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MORE INFO: SHARON DAY, smarieday@aol.com, 651-325-8077 EMILY JARRETT HUGHES, nibiwalk@gmail.com, 612-314-5413 Minneapolis, MN July 14, 2021 An indigenous-led Nibi (Water) Walk will begin on July 18, 2021 following the path of the proposed Line 3 Enbridge pipeline. Starting in Superior, Wisconsin water protectors will walk …
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Tree of Peace, Tree of Life, Tree for the Future
Raising the Tree of Peace, Tree of Life, Tree for the Future Sunday, October 11, 9:00 a.m. – noon at the Minnesota State Capitol Steps Over the last few months, many people have been responded to Sharon Day’s invitation to send their messages to future generations. From a place of deep love, the purest truth, …
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Red River Water Walk Honors Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MORE INFO: SHARON DAY, smarieday@aol.com, 651-325-8077 EMILY JARRETT HUGHES, nibiwalk@gmail.com, 612-314-5413 (Minneapolis, MN, August 3, 2019) Indigenous-led Red River Nibi (Water) Walk began August 1, 2019. The walk began at the headwaters of the river near Wahpeton, North Dakota. Over an estimated 12 days walkers will carry a ceremonial copper vessel of …
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Water Walker Gathering and House Concert
Sunday JANUARY 27, 2019 5 – 9 PM All Nations Indian Church 1515 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 Come reconnect and plan for how you will get involved this year. This relaxed evening will include House concert by Sara Thomsen (please bring donations for the music), Potluck dinner, Learning the water songs we …
WALKERS WILL WALK ENTIRE LENGTH OF WISCONSIN RIVER IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN WATER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MORE INFO: SHARON DAY, smarieday@aol.com, 651-325-8077 EMILY JARRETT HUGHES, nibiwalk@gmail.com, 612-314-5413 (Minneapolis, MN, July 13, 2018) Indigenous-led Wisconsin River Nibi (Water) Walk will begin August 4, 2018. The walk begins at the headwater of the river near Lac Vieux Desert near the Wisconsin/Michigan border. Over an estimated 14 days walkers will carry …
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An Experiential Introduction to Water Walking
Sunday July 22, 2018 9 -11 a.m. Come learn about water walks and the many ways you can support them. Water walks honor the rivers and all water and speak to the water spirits so that there will be healthy rivers, lakes and oceans for our ancestors in the generations to come. We will begin …
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Chippewa River Waterwalk
April 20-25 Walk begins on April 20 at New Post, Wisconsin at the convergence of the East and West Chippewa Rivers and ends at Wabasha, Minnesota. This walk is in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire to commemorate Aldo Leopold’s work.
Upcoming Water Walks
View current GPS location of walkers here. (not working for Menomin Lake Walk) Lake Superior Nibi Walk – 2023 On the twenty year anniversary of Grandmother Josphine Mandamin’s first Nibi Walk around Lake Superior we will retrace her steps. This 33 day walk will begin around July 31 (or close to that date) in the …