Join us at the Madeline Island Museum to take part in this free summer series event to hear engaging discussions on a variety of topics from a host of distinguished speakers. Talks will cover everything from Apostle Islands storytelling to discussions on Indigenous history and culture—whether it’s tales of the past or research from experienced historians, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this free, public series.  

This event is part of the Madeline Island Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve and with generous support from Madeline Island Museum Friends donations. 

Speakers & Dates

June 18:  Ojibwe Ceremonial Life in 2025 — Dylan Jennings

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June 25: Madeline Island History Quiz Show 

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July 2: Ojibwe Constellations and Earth Cosmology — Michael Price 

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July 9: Bears of the Northland — Jane Weber 

July 16: Anishinaabe Watercraft in the Great Lakes — Kevin Finney 

July 23: Ojibwe Star Knowledge and Earth Cosmology —Michael Price  

July 30: With New Eyes, Seeking A Sense of Place in the Apostle Islands — Jeff Rennicke 

August 6: The Amazing World of Bats — Brian Heeringa  

August 13: The World is Changing — Rob Croll 

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August 20:  Ojibwe Culture and Flute Music; An Evening with Anishinaabe Musician and Storyteller Laughing Fox — Michael Laughing Fox Charette 

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August 27:  The Chequamegon Bay Algae Bloom Mystery — Matt Hudson 

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September 3: Wild Calm, Finding Mindfulness in Forest Bathing — Joan Vorderbruggen