Songs from the Dakota Odowan
with Bryan Akipa and Michael Ward-Bergeman

DATE: Sunday, November 22, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall | University of Minnesota Morris, Morris, MN

FEE: Free Admission

The University of Minnesota Morris presents Songs from the Dakota Odowan, a special musical performance featuring Bryan Akipa on Dakota ancestral flute and Michael Ward-Bergeman on accordion.

Bringing together two accomplished musicians, this concert celebrates musical artistry and cultural expression through the distinctive sounds of the Dakota flute and accordion.

Bryan Akipa is a Dakota flute maker and performer recognized as a 2016 National Heritage Fellow for his contributions to traditional arts and cultural heritage.

Michael Ward-Bergeman is an acclaimed accordionist and recipient of a 2026 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Musicians, administered by the MacPhail Center for Music.

Presented as part of Native American Heritage Month, this free concert is supported by Native American Student Success and a fellowship from the Lake Region Arts Council, with funding from the McKnight Foundation.