Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi

Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi Formerly known as LPCP 🌿

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The Dakota name for June is Ważuṡteca Ṡa Wi (wah-zshoo-shtay-cha sha wee). Wild strawberries are in season this time o...
06/04/2026

The Dakota name for June is Ważuṡteca Ṡa Wi (wah-zshoo-shtay-cha sha wee). Wild strawberries are in season this time of year and are sweet and delicious right from the vine.

Our Anishinaabe relatives call them Ode Min, Heart Berries, and they play an important role in their creation story.

We are still enjoying the glow of such an extraordinary day at our Grand Opening on May 29th! It was a gift to celebrate...
06/03/2026

We are still enjoying the glow of such an extraordinary day at our Grand Opening on May 29th! It was a gift to celebrate this milestone with so many of our relatives. Wópida to all who joined us to enjoy this big day and helped make this celebration possible. Missed attending the grand opening? Check out news coverage at wakantipi.org/wakantipicenter!

🌿Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center Hours🌿
We are excited to announce that the Center is now officially open! The center will be open to the public Wednesday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Check our website and follow our social media for future updates on building hours.

📸: Destiny Roberts

Wópida to the St. Paul Saints Baseball for coming out to the site to help with restoration work! 🌿🥳 Volunteers help kee...
06/03/2026

Wópida to the St. Paul Saints Baseball for coming out to the site to help with restoration work! 🌿🥳 Volunteers help keep the site beautiful and it was so awesome to be able to host such a great group!

The Grand Opening is tomorrow! The weather looks beautiful, but it will be warm! We are expecting highs in the 80’s, so ...
05/28/2026

The Grand Opening is tomorrow! The weather looks beautiful, but it will be warm! We are expecting highs in the 80’s, so please dress appropriately for the heat and take precautions for extended time outdoors! There are drinking fountains inside and outside at the Center, so we encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle. We will also have additional beverages available at our food vendors.

Seating During Remarks & Ribbon Cutting
🌿We will have a tent with reserved seating for elders and those with limited mobility, and a small amount of seating for additional guests during the program. We cannot guarantee seating for all guests during the ceremony.

Food
🌿We are thrilled to offer several complimentary food options for guests during the event! There will be food from Wanna Wotapi, Owamni, Gatherings Café and Rob’s Catering. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options will all be available.

📸:Nedahness Greene

We are expecting a very large turnout for the Grand Opening, this Friday! We recommend giving yourself extra time as par...
05/27/2026

We are expecting a very large turnout for the Grand Opening, this Friday! We recommend giving yourself extra time as parking will be limited. We also encourage guests to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit whenever possible.

Transportation & Parking Options

🌿Elder parking and those who need additional assistance: There are two small lots (GPS: 265 Commercial St.) located across the street from the entrance to Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center (see map below). This complimentary parking is designated for our elder guests and those who need assistance. We will have volunteers available to provide walking assistance to the event.

🌿Pay Lot: Entrance located at E Prince St and Willius St. (GPS address: 433 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101). The parking fee is $2.53 for the day. A complimentary shuttle service will be running back and forth between this lot at the Prince St entrance and the Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center throughout the entire event. Please see the map below for the lot location and shuttle pick-up spot. A firetruck will be on site making this lot easily identifiable!

🌿Biking: We encourage those who are able to bike to the Grand Opening. The Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center is located right off of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail. We will have four large bike barricades available onsite near the Center to lock your bike during the event.

05/26/2026

Development of the Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center was made possible through the work of dozens of Dakota community members over many years. We’re excited to share this special video that features several of them!

We look forward to celebrating the opening of the WTC at our Grand Opening on Friday, May 29th.
Here is the schedule for the day:
11:00am – 12:30pm: Remarks & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:30 – 2:00pm: Doors Open, Mingle, Explore Exhibits & Feast!

We are expecting large turnout, so we will be providing helpful information throughout the week on parking, food, etc. To get all this information in one place, register for the event at wakantipi.org/events

🎥: Tiana LaPointe

05/22/2026

WTA staff made a drop by Native Roots Radio to talk about the upcoming Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Center Grand Opening happening May 29th! ✨ Check out below!

Our Grand Opening is coming up quickly, and WTA is seeking volunteers! We are looking for extra hands for several two-ho...
05/21/2026

Our Grand Opening is coming up quickly, and WTA is seeking volunteers! We are looking for extra hands for several two-hour shift roles. If you are interested in signing up for a shift to help guide people to the center and welcome guests to the site, we would love to have you join us! If you're interested in learning more, please contact Chaské Henry at [email protected].

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for this exciting event next Friday, May 29th from 11:00am – 2:00pm for our Grand Opening.

Waḳaƞ Ṭípi has a new resident on site! A cápa (beaver) has moved into the ponds. 🌿🦫 Reminder, Waḳaƞ Ṭípi is home t...
05/20/2026

Waḳaƞ Ṭípi has a new resident on site! A cápa (beaver) has moved into the ponds. 🌿🦫 Reminder, Waḳaƞ Ṭípi is home to a large variety of sacred animals, and plants. Please be careful and use your best discretion when visiting!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and Urban Bird Collective for Birding while Native! This event was so special and th...
05/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and Urban Bird Collective for Birding while Native! This event was so special and the perfect way to celebrate American Indian Month with the community. Shout out to Katy Kozhimannil, Michael Tasunka Opi Kurtz , Hope Flanagan and WTA Executive Director Maggie Lorenz for taking the lead and sharing your knowledge on birds!

For a deeper look at this event and more photos, check out MPRs coverage at https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/02/native-american-birding-cultural-teachings-along-the-mississippi

Address

590 4th Street E
Saint Paul, MN
55106

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16513702106

Website

https://linktr.ee/wakantipi

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