Winter Storytelling

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post 43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia

Bring the whole family out to listen to traditional stories that have been passed down by elders. Hope Flanagan will be sharing stories that were passed down to her by Anishinaabe elders from Red Lake and Canada. Join us for a meal followed by stories that will be entertaining and educational!

Free

Wild Rice Processing Demo

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post 43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia

Head to the lakeshore to watch museum staff process wild rice using traditional methods including parching, threshing, and winnowing the rice. See the entire process from raw to finished product during 20-minute demonstrations offered on the hour. The program begins at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. In the event of bad weather, […]

Family Fun Day

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post 43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia

Bring the whole family out to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post to enjoy family friendly activities all day! With paid museum admission, everyone can design their own shoulder bag to bring home. You can also try your hand at lacrosse, or try hitting a target with an atlatl, which is an ancient […]

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Author Event: “They Would Not Be Moved” with Bruce White

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post 43411 Oodena Dr., Onamia

Join us at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post to hear the story of how the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe remained steadfast in the face of challenges to the Treaty of 1855, which granted them thousands of acres to be their permanent home. Author Bruce White has dedicated more than four decades to […]

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