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Anishinaabeg Winter Games & Maawnjidowin
January 24, 2026
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Strongheart - 2700 Strongheart Way, Peshawbestown
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Presented By GTB Heritage Library, Strongheart Center, & Institute of Museums and Library Services  

Anishinaabeg Winter Games & Maawnjidowin "Festival"

January 24th, 2026 • 11am-2pm

Strongheart Center Softball Field
2700 Strongheart Way, Peshawbestown 

Come Celebrate Biboon! (It is Winter!)
Anishinaabeg Winter Festivities, food, & Fun

(Subject to Change, if no show Anishinaabeg Dangishkan Bikwaakwad-Anishinaabe Kickball will be played)

  • Goon Ginebig Aazhawiwebin - Snow Snake Throwing
  • Agamig - Snow Shoeing
  • Zhimaagan Aazhawiwebin - Spear Throwing
  • Odaabaan - Sledding

The Strongheart Center will be open for warming up and restrooms. Hot Chocolate, hotdogs, & 3 Sisters soup will be provided.

Come Join the Anishinaabeg Winter Festivities and Fun!

FREE & OPEN TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN & NON-NATIVE PUBLIC 

This event promotes Anishinaabeg Culture, Heritage, & Traditional Winter Activities!

Question, please contact Francis Carew 

(231) 534-7752

francis.carew@gtb-nsn.gov 

Dawn Shenoskey (231) 534-7753