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Passages
Ojibwe Migration to the Place Where the Food Grows on the Water
Welcome to Mooniingwanekaaning, the ancestral homeland of Lake Superior Anishinaabe! Madeline Island has long been a place of courageous travelers. This exhibit shares the epic journey of the Ojibwe people to the Apostle Island archipelago and beyond.
Lake Superior Stories that Continue Today
A visit to the Madeline Island Museum is an adventure through time, exploring the stories of the diverse peoples who have called the island home. Your immersive journey traverses four historic structures that combine to form the heart of this modern museum featuring fascinating artifacts and engaging exhibits telling Ojibwe, French, British, and American stories.
The Apostle Islands was voted one of the 50 Best Places to Travel to in 2025, with a special shout out to the Madeline Island Museum and a chance to learn more about Ojibwe worldviews. Read All About it
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The Madeline Island Museum is pleased to support the Madeline Island Initiative! Come by the Museum’s Big Lake Space this Saturday, September 5 and join the Native Expressions Drum and Dance Troupe for a celebration of community, culture, and connection through Indigenous song, dance, visual arts and Ojibwe history. ... See MoreSee Less
Don’t miss out on this fun, creative weekend class with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe artist Ramona Morrow! There’s still a few spots available - sign up online for Saturday or Sunday, or stop by the museum to sign up in person! ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.You won’t want to miss the last Wednesday evening program for the 2026 season! Ojibwe Culture and Flute Music: An Evening with Anishinaabe Musician and Storyteller Laughing Fox at 7 pm on September 2.
Join us to enjoy an evening of music and storytelling with Michael Laughing Fox Charette, a gifted Native American storyteller, poet, and member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior. As a self-taught Native American flute player, he enhances his stories with hauntingly beautiful flute music. Growing up surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Apostle Islands and Lake Superior led him to dedicate his gifts as an artist to educating about Native American history, culture, and ways of life. Laughing Fox’s work as both a visual and performance artist is varied and tied together by the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabe people, which is respectfully incorporated into his work.
Laughing Fox captivates audiences of all ages with his authentic, relaxed style. ... See MoreSee Less