Most of the items in the gift shop such as the birch bark, beaded items, and artwork, are made by the talented artists of the Bois Forte Band and bought by the museum to sell in the gift shop. Our most popular gift shop item is our wild rice, which is harvested every fall when people bring in their finished rice to sell. Money made by our members is used for their children’s school clothing or to pay bills. We also have bead and bead supplies available for sale for artists in the area and make birch bark gift baskets, which can be filled with our wild rice, jellies, and various memorabilia from the gift shop. The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum has Carl Gawboy and Joe Geshick prints for sale, with photos of the available work down further on the page. Contact us today to learn more about our gift baskets and other items from the gift shop.

The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum’s mission is “To preserve and perpetuate Ojibwe culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and respect, the accomplishments and evolving history of the Bois Forte people of northern Minnesota.” The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum does not sell anything considered sacred including sage, sweet grass, cedar, drums, pipes, or anything else considered to be sacred. The focus is on teaching the culture of the Bois Forte Band so our visitors will have a greater appreciation and understanding of our people.