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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post and its collection
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The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is a cultural institution that opened its doors to the public on May 18, 1996. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Exhibits and the Ayer Collection
The exhibits at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post provide a comprehensive view of the history of the Ojibwe tribe in Minnesota. The displays incorporate both English and Ojibwe languages, making them accessible to a wide audience. The Ayer Collection, a significant part of the museum, features 2,200 historical artifacts, including bandolier bags, moccasins, and birch-bark baskets.
The 'Four Seasons Room'
The 'Four Seasons Room' is a highlight of the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. This room features life-size dioramas, created in 1964, that illustrate traditional Ojibwe activities. These dioramas depict the different activities carried out by the Ojibwe people throughout the seasons, such as summer berry picking, fall wild ricing, winter hunting and trapping, and spring maple syrup camp.
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