Winona-Dakota Gathering 2025

October 4, 2025 - October 5, 2025

Unity Park
860 Parks Ave, Winona, MN, 55987

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October 4-5, 2025

Host Drum: Hoka Hey Singers
Spiritual Leader: Arnold Williams
MC: Butch Felix
Veteran Honor Guard: Gordon Weston Lodge

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
7:30am Sunrise Ceremony
9am Veteran Flag Raising
10am Moccasin Tournament
Prize Money Awarded
10am-12pm Community Activities
1pm Grand Entry – Drum & Dance
All Drums & Dancers Welcome
Community Giveaways & Spot Dances
5pm Evening Unity Feast

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
7:30am Sunrise Ceremony
9am Veteran Flag Raising
10am-2pm Remember Our Loved Ones Gathering In Partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Task Force
& RIPple Drug Education & Awareness, Inc.
• Honoring lives lost to opioids, alcohol, & other drugs
• Speakers from 10-2 will include topics of recovery, personal stories,
music & family advocates.

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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: September 17, 2025

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Pow Wow Last Update: September 17, 2025