MINNEAPOLIS — Two nationally acclaimed Minneapolis institutions will join forces in spring 2026.

The plan to relocate the James Beard Award-winning Owamni to the Guthrie Theater was announced by the performance hall on Wednesday afternoon, stating that it believes the partnership will "bring people together in exciting new ways.”

“We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Owamni to the Guthrie in partnership with Chef Sean Sherman and NATIFS (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems)," said Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj.

"This mission-driven, nonprofit collaboration reflects the Guthrie’s deep commitment to our community and to enhancing the vibrancy of the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis."

The Guthrie, erected nearly 20 years ago on the Mississippi Riverfront in

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