Aboriginal Historical Village an Ancient First Nations Life

Featuring 15 Interactive Pre-Historic Aboriginal Experiences at 15 Different Authentically Re-Created Stations : Lodge, Birchbark Teepee, Brush Wigwam Lean-to, Summer Transportation, Winter Transportation, Tool Making, Pelts and Internal Organs, Dead Falls and Traps, Skinning, Clothing, Smoking Racks, Teaching Lodge, Talking Lodge, Sweat Lodge, Man and Woman Fasting Lodge.

Traditional Village Map

Drummers

See how living shelters were created, canoes were built and animal hides were prepared. Find out how tools, clothing and traditional apparel were fashioned. Learn the ways of the land and hear the stories of our ancestors.

The ancient way of life and a harmony with the land are discovered in our Aboriginal historical village. There are 14 different stations for you to explore.

Our on-site First Nations guides will walk you through our many interesting lodges and teepees. Each one had its own purpose for the community at large. Watch and learn the ancient crafts, such as birch bark canoe building and smoking fish.

Riverside
black and white photos on this page courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

Why are three fires burning in the Learning Lodge? Why were they so nomadic, moving and setting up communities many times a year? How would these First Nations people trap martin, rabbits, grouse and bear. How would they fish? How would they survive in an often harsh and unforgiving land. Why were some of their traditions banned by the colonial European religious leaders. What were the roles of the women in the community? What is a Kabish?

The questions are endless, the wisdom is eternal. Amaze yourself repeatedly with the harmonious ways the ancient First Nations people had with nature.