A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, RESILIENCE, AND REBIRTH
The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience is a powerful exhibit that explores the ongoing process of decolonization through the lens of Anishinaabe history, culture, and identity. Set among the winding trails of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park, on land that once housed iron mines and, before that, was home to the Ojibwe Anishinaabe people, The Seventh Fire is a powerful outdoor exhibit that explores the past, present, and future of Anishinaabe resilience.
Inspired by the Seven Fires Prophecies, which were given by Anishinaabe prophets over 1,500 years ago and foretold centuries of hardship, including the arrival of European settlers, forced migration, and the devastating impact of boarding schools. But the Seventh Fire offers hope: a prophecy that promises a rebirth of Anishinaabe traditions, spirituality, and sovereignty.
Through carefully curated historical narratives developed by a collaborative team of Indigenous leaders, scholars, and community members, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of decolonization and its role in shaping Indigenous communities today. Placed at the heart of Art in the Park, the exhibit offers a space for reflection, learning, and dialogue.
The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience is presented in partnership with the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center, and is funded in part by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities
ACCESSIBILITY
We are excited to offer complimentary golf cart rides again this summer! The tour schedule will be announced in June, with an online sign up system. The golf cart will also be available to bring patrons to Performance Infusions on Saturday afternoons.
MORE ART TO DISCOVER
Art in the Park is also home to The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience and Emberlight’s Performance Infusions series. The Seventh Fire runs from June 28 – August 23. The Infusions are on Saturdays at 1pm and are FREE to attend. Our 2025 Infusions include: A House Made of Wool (July 5), Close to Polish Heart (July 12), and Shakespearen Salad (July 26).
