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FROST VS. TORRENT
SUNDAY, JAN. 11 | 1:00 PM CT

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The Minnesota Frost Indigenous Peoples Celebration Unity Game is designed in partnership with local Indigenous artists, organizations, and community leaders to honor Indigenous culture, recognize lived histories, and create meaningful opportunities for learning, reflection, and community connection. Throughout the night, fans will experience cultural expression through ceremony, art, and storytelling, alongside in-arena acknowledgements that center respect, visibility, and community impact. All programming is developed collaboratively with community partners to ensure accuracy, respect, and cultural integrity.

Featured Community Organizations

  • All My Relations Art Gallery

    All My Relations Arts is a Native-led contemporary art gallery and community arts organization based in Minneapolis, dedicated to uplifting Indigenous artists through creative expression, cultural storytelling, and community connection. Through exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programming, the gallery works to increase Indigenous visibility, support artistic sustainability, and foster meaningful dialogue between artists and the broader community. As part of the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Unity Game, All My Relations Arts will present a featured concourse art installation and support the artist auction activation, with an original piece created live and auctioned through The Realest, with proceeds benefiting the gallery and its ongoing work advancing Indigenous artists.

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  • Division of Indian Work

    Division of Indian Work's mission is to support and strengthen urban American Indian people through culturally-based education, traditional healing approaches, and leadership development. This is achieved by focusing on community and delivering programs and services directly or in partnership with other organizations. Our vision is American Indian communities that build upon inherent strengths and create safe, healthy, and nurturing environments in which everyone thrives. DIW has remained steadfast with our goals, including honoring our Native culture, educating youth, developing leaders, strengthening families and providing basic needs. We will continue to provide these services for our beneficiaries including American Indian youth, adults, families and elders in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota areas with the dedicated and generous support from our many friends, volunteers, partners and donors.

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  • North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

    The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) honors and recognizes the indigenous sport cultures of 27 countries of North America by recognizing outstanding leadership and achievement in individual and team athletics. By honoring and celebrating the empowered journey of the annually inducted individuals and teams, the hope is their stories may inspire future generations to follow their dreams in athletics and life.

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Concourse Activations

Indigenous Art Gallery
A featured Indigenous art gallery will be presented on the concourse with All My Relations Art Gallery, spotlighting Indigenous artists and creative storytelling through visual art.

Pre-Game Programming

Pre-Anthem Cultural Ceremony
A flag and drum ceremony led by local Tribal leaders will take place on the ice prior to the National Anthem. The ceremony will be performed in the leaders’ Native language(s), recognizing the land, culture, and community histories of the region.

Intermission and In-Arena Programming

Woody Creek Veteran Spotlight

The Minnesota Frost’s Woody Creek Veteran Spotlight will be dedicated to honoring an Indigenous veteran, recognizing their service and contributions to community and country.

  • Lydia Conito: Proud Navy Veteran of the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Serving from Nov of 1958 until her Honorable discharge in Nov of 1961. Lydia was a ‘Hospital Corp Wave’. She is currently serving on the Lower Sioux Veterans Committee and serves on the Lower Sioux Veterans Color guard. The Lower Sioux Indian Community honors her every year at our Veterans Powwow. She is loved and highly respected in our community.

  • Michael Watterson (son of Lydia Conito): Proud Navy Veteran of the Lower Sioux Indian community. Mike served from 1985 until his Honorable discharge in 1988. Mike was a Fire Fighter both land and sea. Mike also serves on the Lower Sioux Veterans Color Guard.

1st intermission
A short video will air during the first intermission highlighting the history and cultural significance of the Jingle Dress, an important tradition within many Indigenous communities. The video provides educational context and storytelling centered on the origins, meaning, and continued importance of the Jingle Dress.