Join us at the Madeline Island Museum to take part in this free summer series event to hear engaging discussions on a variety of topics from a host of distinguished speakers. Talks will cover everything from Apostle Islands storytelling to discussions on Indigenous history and culture—whether it’s tales of the past or research from experienced historians, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this free, public series. This event is part of the Madeline Island Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve and with generous support from Madeline Island Museum Friends donations. Speakers & Dates June 18: Ojibwe Ceremonial Life in 2025 — Dylan Jennings Sponsored the Madeline Island Museum June 25: Madeline Island History Quiz Show Sponsored the Friends of the Madeline Island Museum July 2: Ojibwe Constellations and Earth Cosmology — Michael Price Sponsored by the Madeline Island Museum July 9: Bears of the Northland — Jane Weber July 16: Anishinaabe Watercraft in the Great Lakes — Kevin Finney July 23: Ojibwe Star Knowledge and Earth Cosmology —Michael Price July 30: With New Eyes, Seeking A Sense of Place in the Apostle Islands — Jeff Rennicke August 6: The Amazing World of Bats — Brian Heeringa August 13: The World is Changing — Rob Croll Sponsored by the Madeline Island Museum August 20: Ojibwe Culture and Flute Music; An Evening with Anishinaabe Musician and Storyteller Laughing Fox — Michael Laughing Fox Charette Sponsored by the Madeline Island Museum August 27: The Chequamegon Bay Algae Bloom Mystery — Matt Hudson Sponsored by the Madeline Island Museum September 3: Wild Calm, Finding Mindfulness in Forest Bathing — Joan Vorderbruggen