Join us for the final Cultura Connects program in our 2026 series featuring Native American Indigenous Traditions!
For this special event, we have partnered with the North American Indian Association of Detroit (NAIA) to share the culture and traditions of the Anishinaabe, Ojibwe and Chippewa peoples. Through traditional dance, meaningful cultural experiences, and delicious foods, guests will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate. Attendees will also be invited to participate in dance and create their own artwork inspired by Indigenous traditions to take home as a reminder of this unique cultural experience.
Dance, Song & drum: Experience the Traditions
Grass Dance: A vibrant, energetic dance featuring flowing movements, intricate footwork, and colorful regalia inspired by prairie grasses.
Jingle Dress Dance: A traditional Anishinaabe dance symbolizing healing and prayer, featuring dresses adorned with jingling metal cones.
Round Dance: A traditional communal circle dance that symbolizes unity, healing, and connection among Indigenous tribes across North America.
Native American Singing and Drumming: Chinodin Atkinson, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, will share Native American singing and drumming. The drum and songs are central to ceremonial and non-ceremonial gatherings, bringing dancers and communities together through rhythm, music, traditional language, and cultural expression.
Food: Taste the Traditions
Manoomin (Wild Rice): A culturally significant food harvested from lakes and waterways, nourishing Anishinaabe communities for generations.
Fry Bread: A popular food at Native gatherings with a history connected to Indigenous resilience and displacement.
Three Sisters Stew: A traditional plant-based dish featuring corn, beans, and squash, three crops that grow together and support one another.
Art: Create and Connect
Three Sisters Seed Pouches: Create a take-home seed pouch while learning how corn, beans, and squash are traditionally grown together.
Discover the Meaning: Explore the cultural significance of the Three Sisters and their connection to nature, sustainability, and Indigenous agricultural knowledge.
Tickets are just $45 and are available now through November 8th:
https://howelloperahouse.ludus.com/200553210
Learn more about our cultural partner: North American Indian Association of Detroit (NAIA)
A special thank you to our co-host, the Livingston Arts Council and to our New “Series Sponsors”, Bank of Ann Arbor and Cooper & Binkley Jewelers!