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Iskigamizigan-gabeshiwin: Sugar Bush Camp

Hulings Rice Food Center

This event has been rescheduled from its original time due to weather conditions. Iskigamizigan-gabeshiwin will now take place on Wednesday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the same location. It was previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 5–8 p.m. Participants will learn sugarbush 101 essentials, sumac tap making, maple sugar making, and maple…  Read More

Free
Event Series Beading Circle

Beading Circle

Indigenous Cultures Center Mead Hall

Join fellow Northland community members for a beading circle each Friday during winter term. It’s a great way to learn something new, meet new people, and tap into your creativity. No experience is needed, and we’ll provide the materials (though you can also bring in a project you’re working on). This event takes place in…  Read More

Free

Manidoo-mitig (Spirit Pole) Ceremony

Outside Mead Hall

Northland College’s Native American Student Association (NASA) and the Indigenous Cultures Center invite you to join us as we start the year off in a good way! We will be gathering at 5:30 p.m. on the first day of classes outside of Mead Hall and the Indigenous Cultures Center for our first Manidoo-mitig (Spirit Pole)…  Read More

Free

Powwow 101

Campus Mall

Join us for an interactive and engaging way to learn powwow history and etiquette. If you’ve never attended a powwow before, this is your opportunity to learn more now so you’ll be ready for the 47th Annual Northland College Powwow on Saturday, September 16. This is a fun, family-friendly event. Bring a friend, your roommate,…  Read More

Free

Baaga’adowewin

Field between Dexter Library and the Kendrigan Center

Come watch or play traditional lacrosse! For those who plan to play, feel free to bring your own stick or use one of ours, and bring a small gift to contribute if you can. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the community. The 47th Annual Northland College Powwwow and a Basketry Demonstration with…  Read More

Free

Basketry Demonstration with April Stone

Campus Mall

This event will take place during the 47th Annual Northland College Powwow on the Campus Mall from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 16. Learn more about log pounding, splint preparation, and basket weaving from Northland College alum and adjunct faculty member April Stone ’95. She will also share stories about her journey. This…  Read More

Free

47th Annual Northland College Powwow

Campus Mall

Join us for a long-standing, celebrated tradition—Northland College’s fall powwow. All are welcome at this free, family-friendly event. Grand entries are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will be a community feast at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring your own chairs and blankets for this outdoor…  Read More

Free

Native American Museum and Indigenous Cultures Center Open House

Indigenous Cultures Center Mead Hall

View exhibits on beadwork, wild rice, bison, and more in Northland College’s Native American Museum. Faculty and students will be available to provide additional information on the exhibits. You can also see what’s new in the Indigenous Cultures Center and find out more about upcoming events. Light refreshments will be available, as well as an…  Read More

Free

Manoominikewin Workshops—Wild Rice Processing and Rice Knocker Making

Hulings Rice Food Center

As part of our Manoominikewin Workshops, people can participate for free and learn how to process wild rice through parching, dancing, and winnowing. For those who are interested in making their own wild rice knocking sticks, please register in advance by contacting Barb Lundberg. There is a $10 fee for this activity. Both activities will…  Read More

Free – $10
Event Series Beading Circle

Beading Circle

Indigenous Cultures Center Student Lounge (114B Mead Hall)

You can bring your own projects to work on or look through some of the Indigenous Cultures Center’s beading books and patterns. No experience is needed—just join us and let your creativity take over! If you aren’t able to join us for the full time, no worries. Feel free to come a little later. Most…  Read More

Free