WINONA, Minn. — Native American activist Winona LaDuke is throwing an unusual 60th birthday bash the weekend of Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25.

She is inviting all women with the name "Winona," which means "first daughter" in Dakota and Ojibwe, to the city of Winona along the Mississippi River in southeast Minnesota to help her celebrate with a weekend full of activities.

LaDuke, who twice ran for vice president on the Green Party ticket with Ralph Nader, said proposed birthday bash activities include a feast prepared by award-winning Sioux Chef Sean Sherman, an art exhibit, discussions, a screening of a documentary about LaDuke's life, walking tour, river cruise, canoe races, barbecue picnic and a Saturday night band dance featuring Corey Medina and the Brothers.

"It's going to be a Winona love fest for Winonas and their families," LaDuke said. "There are hundreds of Native and non-Native women named Winona."

LaDuke has most recently been in the news for fighting oil pipelines, especially across Native American lands, through an organization she co-founded called Honor the Earth. She serves as the organization's executive director.

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She is also known for her work as a writer, economist, agriculturalist and international lecturer.

The documentary about her life and work is called, "First Daughter and the Black Snake," by Kerri Pickett.

For more information, call Martin Keller at 612-729-8585 or visit www.winona-all-call.com.