Join us on Moningwaane’akaaning Minis (Madeline Island) for the 170th gathering to commemorate the 1854 Treaty.

Saturday, September 28th

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Mashkiiziibii canoe journey - Government landing, Bad River to Joni’s Beach CANCELLED

4:00 PM - Net Setting - Depart from Joni’s Beach

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Open water canoe demos

Sunday, September 29

10:00 AM - Net Setting and Pulling - Depart from Joni’s Beach

12:00 - 4:00 PM - Indigenous Food Sovereignty Demos - Manoomin Processing, Fish Cleaning and Smoking, Giiwekii Corn Husking and Braiding - Madeline Island Museum

Monday, September 30 – 1854 Treaty Day Commemoration

All Day - Indigenous Artist Vendors - LaPointe Ballfields

9:00 AM - Chief Buffalo Pipe Ceremony - Ojibwa Memorial Park, LaPointe

9:00 AM - Miskwaabekaang canoe crossing - Bayfield to LaPointe

10:00 AM - Net pulling - Joni’s Beach / Grants Point

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Baaga’aadowewin (Lacrosse) Blanket Game - all ages and skills welcome - LaPointe Ballfields

Noon - Feast - LaPointe Pavillion and Ballfields

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Indigenous Artists Reception - 103 Main St. Lake View Building, LaPointe

2:00 - 3:30 PM. - Food Sovereignty Demos Cont’d Madeline Island Museum

3:30 - 5:30 PM - Revisiting the Gurnoe Decision - Elders Speak and Community Conversation

Tuesday, October 1st

9:00 AM - Chippewa Confederation Meeting - Legendary Waters Convention Center, Red Cliff - open to tribal public