November is Native American Heritage Month, and there are so many ways to celebrate, immerse in and enjoy Indigenous culture in the state.
MUSEUMS & CULTURAL CENTERS
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
With art spanning over 5,000 years, Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) boasts several permanent exhibitions focused on Native American art, found in galleries 259, 260, and 261. Right now, visitors can also enjoy Kent Monkman’s work “Death of Adonis” through January 2026, as well as the Vitality Arts Fence Mural Panel Project done in collaboration with Little Earth Elders. The museum will also host several programs for NAHM, including: “Meet at Mia: Weaving Time” on Nov. 6; “Family Day: Listen Closely” on Nov. 9; Artist Talk: Kent Monkman on Nov. 22; a film screening of “Indian Horse” on Nov. 23; and a Mia Matinee showing of “Smoke Signals” on Nov. 29. More information can be found on Mia’s calendar.
Courtesy of Mia
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
Discover the enduring stories of Minnesota’s first peoples in “We Move and We Stay,” a permanent exhibition honoring the Dakota and Ojibwe communities who have called this land home for generations. Through intricately beaded moccasins, hand-carved canoes, star quilts, and more, explore how art, tradition, and resilience intertwine across time. Hear the sounds of courtship flutes, learn about the sacred jingle dress, and stand before a bison skeleton—each piece a living storyteller connecting past and present.
Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, Onamia
Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post highlights the history of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The museum centerpiece is the Four Seasons room, which features life-size dioramas illustrating the daily lives of the Mille Lacs Band during each season. Guests will encounter over 2,000 historic objects, hear the stories of notable women band members, and learn how the Ojibwe people have endured over the last century. After a tour of the museum, stop by the Trading Post for handmade goods.
Courtesy of Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post
Hoċokata Ti, Shakopee
The second annual Hoċokata Ti Fashion Show will be on Nov. 21 at the museum and cultural center in honor of NAHM. This year’s theme, “Tate: The Wind Guides Us,” celebrates the movement, spirit, and creativity of Indigenous people across the nation. Hoċokata Ti—boasting a 3,500-square-foot public exhibit—is one of Minnesota’s premier cultural centers and houses traditional Mdewakanton Dakota cultural heritage, language, and history. The museum regularly celebrates NAHM, with its own NAHM website featuring educational videos and materials, in addition to events and more. Be sure to stop by the gift shop and bookstore after a walk through the public exhibit.
Courtesy of Hoċokata Ti
Indigenous Roots, St. Paul
What began as a drum and community circle in 2006 is now a cultural center boasting art, workshops, and exhibitions supporting Indigenous peoples and People of Color. Indigenous Roots, who last year expanded its work into Mexico, offers co-working spaces for business owners, cultueal groups, artists to convene—from hip-hop dance performances to community classes on Taino Afro Boricua arts and philosophy. Just a few November events and cultural immersions include Give to the Max Day on Nov. 20, CineFilmu Fest on Nov. 22, and the Blue Hummingbird Market on Nov. 23.
Courtesy of Old Cedar Native Arts
SHOPS
Old Cedar Native Arts, Minneapolis (Online store)
From beaded jewelry to natural skin care products, Old Cedar Native Arts sells numerous products crafted by Indigenous artisans. The online shop is owned by Navajo artist and beadworker Carolyn L. Anderson and includes a blog featuring Indigenous stories, histories of Native art and more.
Heart Berry, Cloquet
Heart Berry—or Ode’imin, which means strawberry in Ojibwe—first began as a small custom regalia business on a Northern Minnesota reservation in 2014. Over the last decade, the storefront and online business has grown to include beautifully designed Native goods as well as a place for the community to gather for cultural events and classes. Known for its custom designs, Heart Berry sells wool blankets, scarfs, jackets ceramics, and much more. Check out Heart Berry’s socials or give them a call to learn more about in-person classes, including Auntie’s Table—hosted through the spring and the fall.
Lakota Made, Mankato
Discover plant-based personal care items created by Indigenous traditional herbalist Megan Bull Bear at Lakota Made. Made using sustainable practices and Lakota traditions, Bull Bear’s products feature ingredients like beeswax, lavender, essential oils and much more. Shoppers can even find some indigenous artwork at the storefront or online, too.
Courtesy of Lakota Made
FOOD
Owamni, Minneapolis
Try out nationally renowned Owamni’s fall menu this NAHM, boasting items like mushroom chowder, bison bone marrow, crickets and popcorn, and more. Founder and Sioux chef Sean Sherman opened the restaurant in 2021 to showcase pre-colonial Indigenous foods and ingredients. Owamni is looking forward to several new happenings, including Sherman’s new cookbook, “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America,” which debuts on Nov. 11, as well as the restaurant’s move from its current location to Guthrie in April 2026.
Courtesy of Owamni
Gatherings Café, Minneapolis
Gatherings Café is in the Minneapolis American Indian Center and features Indigenous foods made with Native ingredients like maize, black beans, wild rice, and more. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch.
Red Lake Nation Foods, Redby
Selling its jellies and jams, wild rice, mixes and batters, herbals teas and coffees, and more at the Red Lake Trading Post, Red Lake Nation Foods produces unique specialty products that directly benefits the Red Lake Nation. If looking to purchase product online, visit Indigenous seller’s online hub Nawapo.
Trickster Tacos, Minneapolis
Look out for urban Native cuisine food truck Trickster Tacos’ next stop in and around the Twin Cities this November! From fry bread tacos and wild rice bowls to butternut squash pazole and hominy stews, you can find a plethora of Indigenous-inspired dishes with a Ho-Chunk flare. On Nov. 9, the food truck will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s “Family Day”. Stay up to date with food truck locations via Trickster’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
Courtesy of Trickster Tacos
Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch
Treasure Island Resort & Casino will feature Indigenous-inspired dishes during NAHM at restaurants Mango Bay Grill and Currents. The Bison Burger (Currents) is available through Nov. 30, while the Fry Bread Taco and Wild Rice Soup (Mango Bay Grill) are available Nov. 28-30. The casino will also host its Native American Heritage Night on Nov. 17 at the Minneapolis Timberwolves game against the Dallas Mavericks.
