Ojibwe Winter Camp: Painting Snow Snakes
January 31, 2026
Ojibwe Winter Camp: Painting Snow Snakes
Gooniikaa-Ginebig Ataadiiwin, or Snow Snake Game, is a traditional Ojibwe winter sport, involving the sliding of a carved, painted wooden 'snake' down an icy snow trail to see whose snake goes the farthest. Guest instructor, Joseph 'Minwaanimad' Gokee will provide carved snakes for participants to customize with paint in preparation for the upcoming Ojibwe Winter Camp on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Bagley Nature Center. Everyone is welcome!
All materials provided. Space is limited to 20 participants, first come, first served.
Geared to kids and their families.
DPL is working to make our programs accessible to all. Please email us at webmail@duluthMN.gov to let us know how library staff can support you to participate fully and comfortably.
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520 W. Superior St.
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