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2026 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ Festival

August 29
Free
Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ Festival Saturday, August 29th, 2026

All My Relatives is a FREE festival celebrating Native American musicians, art, and culture.

AUGUST 29, 2026

AUGUST 29, 2026

Levitt at the Falls

Levitt at the Falls

Join us for the fourth annual Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Levitt at the Falls. This vibrant, day-long event brings together community, creativity, and culture through an engaging lineup of performances, activities, and experiences for all ages.

Festival Highlights

  • Live concert performances on the Levitt stage
  • Fashion show featuring designs from: Sa’ic’iya Design, Jackie Bird, Shinin’ Star Style, JS Wear, Inspired by LCR, & Breezy Designs
  • Featured speakers and cultural presentations
  • Visual arts exhibition at Rehfeld’s Art & Framing
  • Vendor fair featuring local artisans
  • Food trucks
  • Interactive activities for children and families

Featuring mainstage performances from:

Featuring mainstage performances from:

Jackie Bird stands near a microphone smiling as she performs on stage

Jackie Bird

10:30 AM

Stella Standingbear and Mato Wayuhi posed in an image

Stella Standingbear & Mato Wayuhi

7:00 PM

2026 Fashion Designers:

2026 Fashion Designers

    Sa’ic’iya Design, Jackie Bird, JS Wear, Shinin’ Star Style, Inspired by LCR, & Breezy Designs.

Sa’ic’iya Design, Jackie Bird, JS Wear, Shinin’ Star Style, Inspired by LCR, & Breezy Designs.

Festival Activities Include:

10:00 AMWakiyan Sapa Singers and presentation of tribal flags 
10:30 AMJackie Bird – Family Show
12:00 PMToka Nuwan Singers and Dancers
1:00 PMStudent Spotlight Featuring: Wokini Initiative, Amiyah Weston, Outlast Arts & Education, and Ground Control
2:00 PMFashion Showcase: Jackie Bird, Sa’ic’iya Design, & JS Wear
3:00 PMKobe Jordan Music
4:00 PMFashion Showcase featuring: Shinin’ Star Style, Inspired By LCR, & Breezy Designs
5:00 PMMitákuye Oyás’iŋ Art show reception at Rehfeld’s Modern Art & Framing
7:00 PMStella Standingbear & Mato Wayuhi

 

Rehfeld's Art Exhibit featuring:
  • Holly Young
  • Jon Isaiah Pepion
  • Henry Payer
  • Travis Blackbird
  • Glenabah Tulley
  • Amanda Provost
  • Jane Williams
  • Savannah Cheney
  • Hawthorne Elementary; Circle of Courage collaborative art piece
Food Trucks:
  • Backyard BBQ
  • Rudy’s Tex Mex
  • Lunchbox Sufu
  • Street Sweets

Presented By:

Wokini Initiative - A New beginning. South Dakota State University

This event is proudly sponsored by the Wokini Initiative of South Dakota State University, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and cultural programming for Native American students and communities. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our festival planning committee and all those who contribute their time, effort, and passion to making this event possible.

Of the People<br />
The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals 2026 logo.

This project received funding from the Smithsonian’s “Our Shared Future: 250,” a
Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to
commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years.

Thanks to our additional sponsors and partners:

Rehfelds Modern Fine Art & Framing
Startup Sioux Falls
Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

Fashion Shown Sponsor

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Logo

Health and Wellness Area Sponsor

Native Dancer performing in a brightly colored dress
Night Shield singing at the 2025 All My Relatives Festival
All My Relatives Fashion Show

Details

Organizer

  • Levitt at the Falls

Venue