Logo design by Rebby Stewart
Anishinaabek: The Original People of this Place is an exhibit collaboratively created with the Anishinaabe people of Michigan. Centered on the theme “We Are Still Here,” this redesign includes natural elements, connections to the Grand River, and opportunities to dig deeper into topics central to today’s Anishinaabe community. Through written and spoken stories, art from local Anishinaabe artists, cutting-edge technology, and interactive experiences, visitors will discover the past, present, and future of Anishinaabek culture.
In celebration of the newly redesigned exhibit, The Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting a grand opening PowWow.
This event is free to attend and open to the public. We are asking guests to RSVP in advance to ensure we have adequate capacity. If you RSVP by Monday, October 5, 2026, you will be automatically entered into a raffle drawing for a prize at the event.
You must be present to win.
Seating
Will be provided by the Museum, but PowWow attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred.
Parking
Will be available free of charge in the Grand Rapids Public Museum parking ramp and in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum parking lot.