Mikwendaagozi

Artist: Sherri Loonsfoot
Mikwendaagozi is an oil painting that became the basis of the entrance sign to Presque Isle
Park. It depicts a historical representation of Anishinaabe activities that would have
occurred at the park’s location when an Indigenous presence was prevalent along the
shorelines of what was to become the City of Marquette. The original painting was made
during the summer of 2013 in conjunction with a 3-week tribal youth photography
workshop. The event was a collaboration between Kristine Granger of Rock Street
Community Darkroom, NMU Center for Native American Studies, Moosewood Nature
Center, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and the City of Marquette. The youth who
attended engaged in a modern form of storytelling by documenting the creation of the sign
while exploring the history of Presque Isle, learning Anishinaabe terms, as well as
darkroom techniques.
Fun fact: Mikwendaagozi currently resides in the Marquette City Commission Chambers

City Jurisdiction