Giiwedinong Museum

Giiwedinong Museum Giiwedinong, "in the north," is a Treaty Rights and Culture Museum in Park Rapids, MN We will ignite awareness, foster respect, and drive meaningful change.

Our vision of Giiwedinong is Mino Bimaadiziiwin (to live “the good life”) for all Indigenous peoples as given by the Creator and as carried by generations behind and ahead. Our cultural knowledge is grounded in our relationship to Akiing, the land to which we belong. Our Mission is to honor, empower, and inspire Anishinaabe and Dakota through immersive exhibitions, dynamic public programs, and tra

nsformative education. We offer education, and group tours. Please email us at [email protected] to schedule with us.

Aaniin! With the coming of the summer sunshine and warmer weather, the Giiwedinong Museum has moved into its summer hour...
05/27/2026

Aaniin! With the coming of the summer sunshine and warmer weather, the Giiwedinong Museum has moved into its summer hours of operation! The following updated hours are:

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Sunday-Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed to Public. Open for Scheduled Group Tours. 11am-4pm.

Wednesday-Friday: Open to All. 11am-4pm.

Saturday: Open to All. 10:30am-4:00pm

Miigwech! 🎣

🦋 PROCESSION OF THE SPECIES 🦋Join us on Friday, June 5 in Park Rapids for a joyful community celebration of biodiversity...
05/22/2026

🦋 PROCESSION OF THE SPECIES 🦋

Join us on Friday, June 5 in Park Rapids for a joyful community celebration of biodiversity, creativity, and the return of the monarch butterflies to the North!

Inspired by Olympia, Washington’s famous Procession of the Species, this event will feature:

🎨 FREE monarch puppet-making workshop
🐛 Giant puppets & costumes
🥁 Music
🌿 Community art
🦋 Milkweed seed giveaways
🌎 A community Procession celebrating life on Earth

Workshop & Celebration Schedule:
📍 Armory Arts & Events Center / Heartland Park
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm — Free Monarch Puppet-Making Workshop
🕧 12:30pm – 1:00pm — Large Puppet Training
🦋 1:00pm — Procession of the Species
🎶 1:30pm — Music, food, art & celebration in Heartland Park

✨ Rain or shine! In case of bad weather, Procession and other activities will be held indoors

To register for the FREE workshop, call Park Rapids Community Education:
📞 218-237-6600 (Monday–Friday)

Puppet-making Workshop Presented by Guest Artists:
🎭 Mary Plaster: maryplaster.org
🎭 Chris Lutter: christopherlutter.com

Learn more:
🌐 www.giiwedinong.org
📧 [email protected]

Hosted by the Giiwedinong Museum and community partners:

• C.R.E.A.T.E. (DAC)
• Heartland Arts
• Nemeth Art Center
• Park Rapids Community Education

Honoring the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, this exhibit invites you into a powerful gathering of stories that trace th...
04/29/2026

Honoring the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, this exhibit invites you into a powerful gathering of stories that trace the deep, enduring relationships between horses and human societies across cultures.

At its heart, Horse Nations centers Indigenous horse cultures of North America—stories of strength, kinship, resilience, and continuity that continue to move through time like hoofbeats across the land.

Join us in May as we open this special exhibit, on display throughout the month at the Park Rapids Armory Gallery.

🎉 Opening Reception
May 2 | 1–3 PM
Park Rapids Armory Gallery

Join us for a special community screening of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, fully dubbed in Anishinaabemowin—Anango...
04/21/2026

Join us for a special community screening of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, fully dubbed in Anishinaabemowin—Anangong Miigaading—as we celebrate language, storytelling, and community.

🎬 Event Details

📍 Park Rapids Armory & Events Center
🗓 May 2 | 7:00 PM
Come early! At 2:00 PM, we’ll also be opening our new art gallery exhibit, honoring Indigenous relationships with horses and welcoming in the Year of the Fire Horse.

📍 Pine Point New School
🗓 May 4 | 5:30 PM
Join us following the day’s round dance social for an evening of film, language, and community connection.

🌟 Both events are FREE and open to the public (donations appreciated).

🎤 Featuring special guest Ajuawak Kapashesit, the Ojibwe voice of Han Solo, who will introduce the film and host a Q&A.

This is more than a movie—it’s a celebration of living language and the power of our stories across generations.

📩 Questions? Contact us at [[email protected]] or 218-255-7749

Aaniin friends and relatives!Due to the winter storm starting later this afternoon and continuing through the weekend, w...
04/03/2026

Aaniin friends and relatives!

Due to the winter storm starting later this afternoon and continuing through the weekend, we want to make sure that our staff and visitors are staying safe and warm! Giiwedinong will be closed tomorrow, Saturday the 4th.

Miigwech!

Aaniin, friends.In solidarity with those affected by the actions of I.C.E. personnel over the past few weeks and beyond,...
01/29/2026

Aaniin, friends.

In solidarity with those affected by the actions of I.C.E. personnel over the past few weeks and beyond, the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights and Culture Museum will be closed this Friday, January 30th, in participation with the nationwide shutdown calling for reformation and justice. We are happy to welcome you back this Saturday. Miigwech.

Due to extreme cold temperatures in our area — with wind chills reaching as low as -40°F — the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights...
01/24/2026

Due to extreme cold temperatures in our area — with wind chills reaching as low as -40°F — the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights & Culture Museum will be closed on Saturday, January 24th to keep our staff and visitors safe.

In our cultures, times like this are traditionally meant for staying indoors, keeping warm, sharing stories, and spending time with loved ones. The land reminds us when it is time to rest, reflect, and care for one another.

We encourage everyone to stay safe, stay warm, and take this time to gather, listen, and reconnect. We look forward to welcoming you back once conditions improve 🤍

Out of respect for the ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom protest happening tomorrow — a statewide pause in wo...
01/22/2026

Out of respect for the ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom protest happening tomorrow — a statewide pause in work, school, and shopping to stand in solidarity with communities affected by recent immigration enforcement actions in Mni Sota — the Giiwedinong Museum will be closed on Friday, January 23rd.

Given the extreme cold weather forecast for that day as well, we want to ensure everyone stays safe and warm ❄️.

We stand in shared concern for community well-being and the call for justice and dignity for all. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you back on Saturday.

Join us this Saturday December, 6th for a last chance to experience the Park Rapids Armory's latest exhibit featuring co...
12/02/2025

Join us this Saturday December, 6th for a last chance to experience the Park Rapids Armory's latest exhibit featuring contemporary Anishinaabe art, curated by Teresa LaDuke! We'll also be hosting a few artisans and vendors to help you kick off your holiday shopping!

Aaniin! With the onset of winter and the influx of snow and ice, the Giiwedinong Museum has moved into its winter hours ...
11/29/2025

Aaniin! With the onset of winter and the influx of snow and ice, the Giiwedinong Museum has moved into its winter hours of operation! The following updated hours are:

Sunday-Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Wednesday: Closed to Public. Open for Group Tours

Thursday-Saturday: Open to All.

Miigwech!

Address

101 2nd Street W
Park Rapids, MN
56470

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12183753200

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