Beyond waterfront restoration in Minneapolis, Dakota-led nonprofit fosters new connections by sharing Dakota traditions

Over 200 years ago, before construction of the Stone Arch Bridge or the current lock and dams, the Mississippi River flowed freely and cascaded 50 feet down Owámniyomni, a sacred Dakota site.

Now, after nearly a decade of thoughtful relationship building and community engagement, the restoration of Owámniyomni will begin this year. The recently announced design restores 5.2 acres of land, water and bluff conditions on the Minneapolis central waterfront. It will also connect an additional three acres of Minneapolis parkland, allowing visitors to experience the waterfront seamlessly as a living monument.”