Indigenous Peoples’ Day is officially observed on Monday, Oct. 13, but the Grand Rapids Public Museum is keeping the celebration going all week. Through two special events, the museum invites the community to experience the language, artistry, and living traditions of the Anishinaabek people — the Indigenous peoples of this region.
Located at 272 Pearl St. NW, the GRPM holds more than 250,000 artifacts that tell the stories of Grand Rapids and beyond. Visitors can explore three floors of exhibits, the region’s only planetarium, and a range of educational programs — as well as The Mounds, a National Historic Landmark under the museum’s care.
This year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Week at the GRPM includes two key Grand Rapids Indigenous events: Anishinaabe Culture Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, and the Anishinaabe Art and Film Series on Saturday, Oct. 18. Both celebrate Anishinaabe culture through art, storytelling, and community connection…