About the Event
Moccasin crafting is an important part of many Indigenous cultural traditions—and now, you can learn the art of Ashinaabe moccasin crafting firsthand. Join Biskakone Greg Johnson, proud member of the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, as he leads an up-close, two-daymoccasin sewing workshop in collaboration with the Madeline Island Museum.
A cultural practitioner and Indigenous educator, Biskakone teaches traditional Ojibwe practices, including crafts, tool working and, of course, moccasin making.In his pursuit of honoring and respecting Ashinaabe culture, he has also mastered the arts of cedar bark mat weaving, beadwork, winnowing basket construction, canoe building and winter bark basket making. Biskakone dedicates time not spent on crafting and educating to other traditional practices, including hunting, spear fishing, plant and herb gathering and more—all in service of raising awareness about and advocating for stronger Indigenous treaty rights.
Cost:
Adult (18-64): $90
Teen (13-17): $90
Senior (65+): $90
Society members receive a 10% discount
Advanced registration is required
PURCHASE TICKETS
- The museum store is open during operating hours.
- If weather allows, this workshop will take place outdoors, guests are encouraged to come prepared for an outside experience (clothes, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)
- A box lunch will be provided.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
- The site will remain open rain or shine, except on a gale day.
- No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
- Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
- Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 715-747-2415 or madelineisland@wisconsinhistory.org.
About the Location
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 self-guided tour 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. Explore the historic buildings that comprise the modern museum, each exploring the diverse cultures that have called Madeline Island home throughout history. Experience Indigenous life, the fur trade, logging, boat building, fishing, missionary activity, immigrant life and much more.
