Gaa-miinigoowiziyang “What We were Given”
Manidoo Ogitigaan Native Artists & Allies
Exhibit opens December 8 – extended to Feb 25, 2023
Artist Reception January Saturday 14, 2 – 4pm Saturday
Storytelling & Ojibwe Star Knowledge with Mary Moose February 3 & 4 →
Learn more about Manidoo Ogitigaan →
Manidoo Ogitigaan is a Native grassroots organization based in Bemidji, Minnesota with connections spanning throughout the United States and Canada. Together with the Great Lakes Lifeways Institute based out of Michigan and Obaashing University, they teach, share and relearn land-based life skills that include birch bark canoe building, basketry, woodworking, and weaving. Manidoo Ogitigaan and Great Lakes Lifeways Institute work together to revitalize art forms and cultural knowledge in a meaningful way while bridging gaps and building lasting relationships to rebuild a cultural legacy for seven generations to come.
“Our exhibit features the artwork of community members from various backgrounds who have attended our workshops and participated in our Artist Collective. It is always our goal to gather materials in a manner akin to the original inhabitants of the land. We process materials in a way that is not harmful to the land with the mindset of protecting the land and its resources for generations to come.
“We are honored to build relationships with Indigenous people throughout Turtle Island and respect our relationship with the land and people from many walks of life who are connected to Anishinaabe communities through personal and meaningful relationships.”
– Manidoo Ogitigaan
Sponsorship for this exhibit comes from Minnesota Public Radio.
This exhibit was made possible in part by the Blandin Foundation and the McKnight Foundation.
