Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023

Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.

Day's Agenda:

•  9 - 10 a.m. | T-plaza  
  Join us for an opening to Indigenous Peoples' day with a smudge and traditional drumming and singing.   
  Followed by a light breakfast in T.1200.
• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | T.1400  
  “What Heals You” - join the AIS program and the Library on learning more what healing looks like through an Indigenous lens. 
• 1-3 p.m. | T-Plaza  
  “Unpacking Indigeneity” Fireside Chat with Victoria Johnson (Indigenous Lotus)   
  Light appetizers will be served.

About Victoria Johnson

Victoria is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Santee affiliated, and was born and raised on her ancestral homelands in Mni Sota (Minneapolis, MN). She is the owner of Indigenous Lotus, launched in 2017, with the intention to support indigenous relatives in healing through movement practices and knowledge sharing. As a mother and community member, Victoria is also a yoga practitioner and student, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leader, and holds a degree in business. 

Recently, Victoria became a certified doula, Indigenous Lactation Counselor, and is a board member with Nitamising Gimashkikinaan.
Prior to Indigenous Lotus, Victoria's background includes direct youth work within the community for Native American/ Indigenous non-profit organizations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul since 2010. Her work has led her to teach and speak around the nation about movement and the importance of holistic healing approaches.

For more information about our program at Minneapolis College, visit the American Indian Success Program webpage.