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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
The site offers exhibits dedicated to telling the story of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Trace their journey to settle in Northern Minnesota, learn about their fate during a period of treaties made and broken, and follow their story up to the present. Videos, computer interactives, listening stations and objects reveal information about the Band's life today, from how dance traditions are carried on to members' interests in music to sovereignty issues.

The museum's spacious crafts room serves as a demonstration area for traditional cooking, birch-bark basketry and beadwork. Adjacent to the museum, a restored trading post retains its 1930s appearance.

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Upcoming Events

November 22, 2009

Puzzle Pouch Workshop

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Fee: $50, $45 MHS members; Additional supply fee of $20.

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Learn techniques of working with leather in this two-day workshop. Create a secret leather pouch, also known as a puzzle pouch, to hide your ...... more

December 5, 2009

Birch Bark Ornament Workshop

Time: Saturday noon to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fee: $50, $45 MHS members; Additional supply fee of $10.

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Create ornaments from natural materials including birch bark during a two-day workshop. Led by Mille Lacs Band Member Joyce Shingobe.Registration is ...... more

December 6, 2009

Birch Bark Ornament Workshop

Time: Saturday noon to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fee: $50, $45 MHS members; Additional supply fee of $10.

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Create ornaments from natural materials including birch bark during a two-day workshop. Led by Mille Lacs Band Member Joyce Shingobe.Registration is ...... more

January 9, 2010

Ojibwe Winter Living Skills and Storytelling

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Fee: $25; $20 MHS members and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Join museum staff to learn about essential skills the Ojibwe used to survive harsh winters. Topics include hunting and snaring, making and repairing ...... more

January 10, 2010

Ojibwe Winter Living Skills and Storytelling

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Fee: $25; $20 MHS members and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Join museum staff to learn about essential skills the Ojibwe used to survive harsh winters. Topics include hunting and snaring, making and repairing ...... more

February 13, 2010

Ojibwe Mitten Workshop

Time: 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Fee: $50; $45 for MHS members and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members. $20 supply fee for all participants.

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Learn techniques of leather working at this two-day workshop and create a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. Adults must accompany children ...... more

February 14, 2010

Ojibwe Mitten Workshop

Time: 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Fee: $50; $45 for MHS members and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members. $20 supply fee for all participants.

Reservations: required, call 320-532-3632




Learn techniques of leather working at this two-day workshop and create a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. Adults must accompany children ...... more


Location

43411 Oodena Dr.
Onamia MN 56359


Directions

12 miles north of Onamia on the southwest shore of Lake Mille Lacs (U.S. Hwy. 169). Map

Phone

320-532-3632

Email

millelacs@mnhs.org

Admission

$7 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Hours

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open holidays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April, May, Sept. and Oct.: Reserved for Group Tours

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Amenities

Guided Tours
Exhibits
Picnic Area
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