Welcome to Minnesota’s First Treaty Rights & Culture Museum
Resting In the Heart of the 1855 Treaty Territory of the Anishinaabeg, Giiwedinong is led by a team of Indigenous historians, artists, and local community members.
Giiwedinong (pronounced Ghee-way-din-nong) serves as a destination for all those interested in the history of this land, including settler and Indigenous agreements, treaties, and its waters. We highlight historic exhibits alongside emerging artists to engage our youth, elders, and communities.
Giiwedinong is led by a team of Indigenous historians, artists, and local community members. We are proud to have established the state’s first independently governed Native museum focused on treaty rights!
August
Miinike-giizis (Mee-nih-kay-ghee-ziss)
In the Ojibwe language, the month of August can be referred to as "Miinike-giizis," which translates to "Blueberry Harvesting Moon.” The lunar cycle around August is known as the Blueberry Harvesting Moon to Ojibwe people, serving as a linguistic marker that tells Anishinaabe people when it’s time to prepare for heavy harvesting seasons of this staple food source to prepare for the approaching winter months!
Floral artwork by Bizaanideewin, Caitlin Newago, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Bizaanide'ewin is an Ojibwe word, meaning “peace of heart”.
Recent News
You may have heard the word “treaty” before, but what does it mean?
Do you know what it truly means to be “in treaty” with someone? What does it signify to be in a deep and meaningful relationship provided by the agreements made in treaty talks? Watch this video with Niigaan Sinclair and learn more about treaties.
