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!
Once again, the Giiwedinong Museum is hosting an extraordinary Indigenous dinner on Sunday, October 11, and we would love to have you join us!
This year we’re excited to welcome Chef Ethan Denny-Broker, a Minnesota-based private chef whose culinary experience spans Turkish, Mediterranean, Latin, Caribbean, Asian fusion, Italian, steakhouse, and Indigenous cuisine.
The annual Fall Feast will be held at the Armory in Park Rapids.
Where: The Armory Arts & Event Center, 203 Park Ave S, Park Rapids, MN
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026
The event will be held from 5 pm to 8:00 pm with a reception before the dinner.
Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for $50 per person or $85 per couple or $260 for a table of 6. Children 8 years and under are free; children aged 9 to 16 are $25.
Join us for a celebration of food traditions and the renaissance of Anishinaabe and Lakota chefs. Please note that seating is limited.
GIIWEDINONG MUSEUM’S ANNUAL FALL FEAST
Once again, the Giiwedinong Museum is hosting an extraordinary Indigenous dinner on Sunday, October 11, and we would love to have you join us!
This year we’re excited to welcome Chef Ethan Denny-Broker, a Minnesota-based private chef whose culinary experience spans Turkish, Mediterranean, Latin, Caribbean, Asian fusion, Italian, steakhouse, and Indigenous cuisine.
Where: The Armory Arts & Event Center, 203 Park Ave S, Park Rapids, MN
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 5-8 pm.
Join us for a celebration of food traditions and the renaissance of Anishinaabe and Lakota chefs. Please note that seating is limited.
Once again, the Giiwedinong Museum is hosting an extraordinary Indigenous dinner on Sunday, October 11, and we would love to have you join us!
This year we’re excited to welcome Chef Ethan Denny-Broker, a Minnesota-based private chef whose culinary experience spans Turkish, Mediterranean, Latin, Caribbean, Asian fusion, Italian, steakhouse, and Indigenous cuisine.
The annual Fall Feast will be held at the Armory in Park Rapids.
Where: The Armory Arts & Event Center, 203 Park Ave S, Park Rapids, MN
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026
The event will be held from 5 pm to 8:00 pm with a reception before the dinner.
Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for $50 per person or $85 per couple or $260 for a table of 6. Children 8 years and under are free; children aged 9 to 16 are $25.
Join us for a celebration of food traditions and the renaissance of Anishinaabe and Lakota chefs. Please note that seating is limited.
SEPTEMBER
MANOOMInike-giizis (Muh-noo-min-ih-kay-ghee-ziss)
In the Ojibwe language, the month of September can be referred to as "Manoominike-giizis," which translates to "Wild Ricing Moon.” The lunar cycle around September is known as the Wild Rice 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.
