Native American Community Connections

Connect with Northern Wisconsin’s Rich Native American Heritage
We honor Wisconsin’s Native American culture and heritage in several events at the tent. Experience longhouse building, wigwam talks, flute music, dance, dreamcatcher crafting, lacrosse demonstration and scrimmage, and more. Unless noted, events are free and open to the public.

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Ongoing throughout the season
Longhouse Building with Michael Charette & Friends

*June 16, 6:30-7:30, intermission of New First Night
Wigwam Talk with Laughing Fox

*June 16, 7:30 as part of New First Night
Blessing of the Tent with Gerry DePerry & Frank Montano

July 2, 1:00 INFO HERE
Free Family Matinee: Darren Thompson & Friends

July 2, 12:15-1:00, 2:00-2:30 INFO HERE
Wigwam Talk with Laughing Fox

July 9, 1:00 INFO HERE
Free Family Matinee: Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dancers

July 9, 12:15-1:00, 2:00-2:30  INFO HERE
Wigwam Talk with Laughing Fox

July 29, 2:00-4:00 INFO HERE
Dreamcatcher making with Cassie Brown (all ages)

August 16, 5:30 INFO HERE
Lacrosse Demonstration and Scrimmage

August 16, 5:30 INFO HERE
Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe Demonstration

August 16, 5:30-7:00 INFO HERE
Wigwam Talk with Laughing Fox

August 16, 7:00 INFO HERE
Red Cliff Culture, Music, and Fry Bread

*Sept. 8, 6:00-7:00, intermission of Superior!
Wigwam Talk with Laughing Fox

*Sept. 8, 9, 11, 6:00-7:00, intermission of Superior!, Old Last Night, Wild Woods and Water
"Maddy" giant black bear by Puppet Farm Arts on the grounds

*Sept. 11, 6:00-7:00, intermission of Wild Woods and Water
Native Expressions Drum & Dance Troupe on the grounds
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* Denotes event fee or performance ticket required    ​
• Native American Community Connections is funded in part by: • Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission • The Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund and the Human Rights Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation • Washburn Community Education Foundation • Xcel Energy • ​Media sponsor: •WI Public Radio