Upcoming Events
Procession of the Species
Join us and our community partners for the Procession of the Species, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Park Rapids — a colorful community celebration of biodiversity, creativity, and the return of the monarch butterflies to northern Minnesota.
Year of the Horse Exhibit Reception
Join us for a reception to open our new exhibit honoring the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. It explores the profound relationships between horses and human societies across cultures, with a special focus on Indigenous horse cultures of North America.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration!
The Giiwedinong Treaty Rights and Cultural Museum invites the community to a vibrant Día de los Muertos Block Party at the Armory Arts and Events Center in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Join us for an evening filled with cultural celebration and community connection.
THIRD ANNUAL TRIBAL MUSEUMS DAY CENTERS DIVERSE NATIVE HISTORIES, CULTURES AND LIFEWAYS
Mark your calendars! The Association on American Indian Affairs (the Association) proudly announces the third annual Tribal Museums Day, kicking off on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with a live-streaming event that begins a weeklong celebration running through December 13.
Giiwedinong’s 3rd Annual Días de los Muertos Day of the Dead Block Party
Días de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, block party on November 1st, 2023! We will gather at the new Giiwedinong Treaty Rights and Cultural Museum located at 101 2nd Street West in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Giiwedinong Culture Museum plans for Native American Heritage Month.
Discover the richness of Native American culture, the Anishinaabe of Akiing, “the land to which the people belong,” at Giiwedinong Treaty Rights & Culture Museum this November as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Giiwedinong Museum presents the Annual Fall Feast Dinner with the renowned Ethan Denny-Broker, Chef de Cuisine of OWAMNI, by the Sioux Chef.
We cordially invite you to a special dinner featuring a delicious Anishinaabe feast, prepared by the renowned "OWAMNI" Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman, and generously supported by the Giiwedinong Museum.
Water Protector Reception with the Shell River Alliance
From August 15th to August 18th, the Shell River Alliance is hosting a Shell River Gathering at the Shell City campgrounds and also hosting a Water Protector reception at the Giiwedinong Museum on August 16th.
Standing Rock’s "Not Afraid to Look" replica sculpture is coming to Giiwedinong!
Standing Rock’s "Not Afraid to Look" replica sculpture is coming to Giiwedinong! Join Charles Rencountre and Giiwedinong in celebrating the unveiling of this powerful sculpture and showing your support for the important work being done at the Giiwedinong Museum on May 18th, 2024.
EVENT IS AT CAPACITY Cross Cultures: One Dish One Spoon Treaty
Giiwedinong is inviting you to a community lunch & learn on January 16th, from 12pm-1:30pm. We will be serving a traditional meal, with our research director teaching about the One Dish One Spoon Treaty.
Giiwedinong’s Grand Opening, Historical Celebration happening in the north on Indigenous Peoples’ Week.
Join us to celebrate! Minnesota’s first Treaty Rights & Culture Museum is opening on Indigenous Peoples’ Week!