Our trip this year to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post was as fun and interesting as we had hoped it would be. We were able to experience the 4-Seasons Room, where we were given a guided tour of the Ojibwe people's lives through the four seasons. We learned how they hunted, harvested, built houses, played games, migrated, and more. It is truly a work of art to behold. Next, we went around the museum exhibits on a scavenger hunt for trivia answers. We learned a lot through this activity about Ojibwe culture, traditions, history, and more. We then headed to a presentation on musical instruments and were able to play with the instruments and hear some of the music. After lunch, we attended a presentation on Sovereignty, what it means in a broad sense, and what it means for local Minnesota tribes. We were able to hear about hunting and fishing myths and truths and tribe rights. In the in-between times, a few of the students worked on "beading" patterns with blocks. Lastly, we had a few minutes to explore the Trading Post and all it had to offer. It was a worthwhile trip and we highly recommend checking it out if you haven't!
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