Owámniyomni: Stories of the Falls

Discover the history and future of Owámniyomni on a guided walking tour—part of the City Stories festival.

Experience one of the most significant places in the Twin Cities—past, present, and future.

Join Owámniyomni Okhódayapi staff for a 90-minute guided walking tour exploring the cultural, historical, and ongoing transformation of Owámniyomni. This tour shares the deep significance of the site, the impacts of industrialization, and the vision for its restoration as a place of connection, healing, and Indigenous leadership.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the stories, relationships, and future possibilities shaping this powerful landscape.

What to Expect

• 90-minute outdoor walking tour
• Led by Owámniyomni Okhódayapi staff
• Stories of the site’s cultural and historical significance
• Insights into ongoing restoration and future vision

Additional Information

• This is a walking tour; please wear comfortable shoes
• Tour takes place outdoors; dress for the weather
• Event will take place rain or shine
• Meeting details will be shared in advance

Photography Disclosure

Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.

If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.

About City Stories

City Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. Buy tickets to other City Stories events here.

About Owámniyomni Okhódayapi

Owámniyomni Okhódayapi is a Dakota-led nonprofit organization working to restore Owámniyomni as a place of cultural, spiritual, and environmental significance. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, they are advancing a vision for Indigenous stewardship and reconnection to this historic site.