Join us for the Shell River Reunion July 28, 29, 30
Celebrating the River, her families and the water of this region in northern Minnesota of the 1855 treaty Territory.
Sponsored by: Shell River Alliance, with support by Akiing and Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute
“Special Event” Thursday Night- July 27, 2023
Checking out the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights & Culture Museum 101 2nd Street W, Park Rapids MN 56470
www.giiwedinong.org (see map below)
Watch Corey Medina play Second Street Stage in Downtown Park Rapids, MN (see map above)
Social hour begins at 5:00 pm with music starting at 6pm
Photo by Keri Pickett
Reunion Schedule
Friday, July 28 Shell City Campground/Camping
1:00 pm Tours- Akiing, 8th Fire, and Museum meet at 8th Fire Solar (Osage, MN)
5:00 pm Welcome Ceremony
6:00 pm Meal
7:00 pm Open Mic/ Cribbage Night One
Saturday, July 29 Shell City Campground/Camping
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Guest Speakers - Updates on the river, local education and outreach work, advocacy and issues
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Tours- Akiing, 8th Fire, Museum (?) TBD re interest
1:00 pm Enjoy the River - Canoe from Twin Lakes to Shell City, Tubing, Swimming
1:00 pm Youth Cultural Activities/Horse Rides (Catch up with old friends, networking)
6:00 pm Meal
7:00 pm Open Mic/ Cribbage Tournament
Sunday, July 30 Shell City Campground/Camping
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Reflections/Next Steps
12:00 pm Lunch/Closing Ceremony
