Sometimes it’s easier to explain what something isn’t than what it is The water walks are not a marchor a parade or a protest or a fight We are water walkerswho sing and pray and speak to the water spiritsto encourage and show the water ways, we love them,all of them, the springs that flow …
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If we can slow down
If we can we slow downWalk quietlySpeak silently to the spirit of the waterIf we can participate in ceremony dailyIt becomes part of our beingOur conscious and subconsciousIf we can disconnect from the harsh news of the dayFocus on the mist in the air at daybreakOur voices rise togetherTo greet the sunAs we hold our …
Our Grandmothers
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. …
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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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 …
MNi’sota Route Map
Here’s the routemap for the 2016 MNi’sota River Water Walk.
St. Louis River Water Walk
The St. Louis River Water Walk will begin in October 13, 2014 near Hoyt Lakes, MN and will last approximately 5 days, ending at Jay Cooke State Park. Exact route TBD.