The “10-Year Anniversary of the Planting of the 4 Sacred Oaks”. At St. Peter’s Church. POTLUCK!

The MENDOTA MDEWAKANTON DAKOTA COMMUNITY invites you to help celebrate:
ARBOR DAY 2012 – Sunday, April 29th – “10th Anniversary of the Planting of the Four Sacred Oaks”
On the river bluff behind St. Peter’s Church, near Mendota bridge, off Hwy 13.
Noon – Arrive, park, greet each other, gather around the 4-Oaks.
12:30 – Welcome, update on history & status of the 4-Oaks, & learn a few Dakota words.
1:pm – Why we are gathered, what Pipe-Carrier is doing, & then the Dakota Pipe Ceremony.
1:30 – Closing remarks & thank you’s, followed by a potluck picnic feast.
Event is outdoors, public is welcome, free admission, about 2 hours long, a port-a-potty will be provided.
Please bring a dish for the picnic afterwards, no plug-in outlets available.
We need help setting up! To help Sharon set up the potluck picnic, call MMDC office: 651-452-4141.
To help Jimmy Red Sky set up canopy-chairs-tables, be at office at 11:am, call Jimmy: 612-328-7837.