FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 | 5-8 PM | GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY
Nibi in Motion. Art in Action.
RIPPLE is a contemporary Indigenous arts and fashion experience inspired by water in motion. Just as a single drop creates ripples across the surface, a single voice, design, or story can carry meaning—spreading awareness and inspiring action.
This show highlights contemporary Indigenous designers and artists whose work is rooted in Ojibwe teachings and grounded in the present. Their creations reflect how culture moves, adapts, and leads—just like water itself.
Presented by Water Over Nickel, RIPPLE invites you to experience Indigenous creativity as living, evolving, and essential—and to recognize our shared responsibility to protect the Nibi (water) that connects us all.
At a time when Minnesota’s waters—and the communities that depend on them—face critical decisions, this gathering is an opportunity to come together in care, creativity, and connection. RIPPLE invites you to experience Indigenous creativity not only as art, but as a living expression of responsibility to one another, to the land, and to future generations.
EVent details
5-8 pm | Friday, May 29, 2026 | Grand Casino Hinckley Ballroom
This event is part of Water Over Nickel, a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe-led initiative to protect Minnesota’s water, lands, and cultural resources for future generations.
Free and open to the public
All are welcome
No ticket or RSVP required
What to Expect
Each element of the evening reflects how culture continues to evolve while remaining rooted in deep respect for Nibi—the water that sustains us. You will experience:
An art showcase featuring community artists of all ages
A fashion show highlighting contemporary Indigenous designers
A community-centered space for connection, reflection, and creativity
A shared meal and take-home items for attendees
ABout the Designers
Adrienne M. Benjamin is an Anishinaabe artist and cultural educator shaping conversations about Indigenous representation and equity. As a multifaceted creator, she channels her experiences as a special needs mother, GBS survivor, and modern Indigenous woman into powerful, socially conscious work. A passionate advocate for justice, Benjamin champions arts and education initiatives within the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and beyond. Benjamin’s work as Minnetonka Moccasin’s reconciliation advisor created avenues for Native artists to receive design fees and product royalties. An accomplished arts administrator and avid collector, Benjamin supports Indigenous and BIPOC artists, amplifying voices often marginalized in creative spaces. Her approach centers on restoring cultural dignity, challenging historical narratives, and creating genuine, respectful collaboration.
Adrienne M. Benjamin is an Anishinaabe artist and cultural educator shaping conversations about Indigenous representation and equity. As a multifaceted creator, she channels her experiences as a special needs mother, GBS survivor, and modern Indigenous woman into powerful, socially conscious work. A passionate advocate for justice, Benjamin champions arts and education initiatives within the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and beyond. Benjamin’s work as Minnetonka Moccasin’s reconciliation advisor created avenues for Native artists to receive design fees and product royalties. An accomplished arts administrator and avid collector, Benjamin supports Indigenous and BIPOC artists, amplifying voices often marginalized in creative spaces. Her approach centers on restoring cultural dignity, challenging historical narratives, and creating genuine, respectful collaboration.