Bdote Field Trip

Bdote is a Dakota word meaning “where two waters come together.” It can also be used to describe the larger area of land surrounding a Bdote. The Bdote of the Haha Tanka or Wakpa Tanka (Mississippi River) and the Mnisota Wakpa (Minnesota River) is central to Dakota culture and history.

Visit five Bdote sites in the Metro area that are culturally and historically significant for Dakota people, based on the Bdote Memory Map.

Learn from two Dakota educators: Ramona Kitto-Stately and Ethan Neerdaels.

Sites include Mounds Park, Wakan Tipi (located in Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary), Fort Snelling State Park, Coldwater Spring, and Pilot Knob.

As part of our racial justice work, this trip is offered to members of our congregation and interested friends.

Cost: sliding scale, $20-50

Advance registration is required. To sign up, click here.