The Humphrey Center for American Indian Studies is named after Pete Humphrey, whose collection of American Indian cultural materials and literature forms the heart of the Center. The facility is part of the Learning Resource Center in the east wing of the Central Lakes College campus.

The Humphrey Center includes a museum, a research area, video/DVD capabilities, and Central Lakes College's American Indian literature collection. We are also dedicated to providing programming, performers, speakers, and other forums of an educational nature. We hope to use the traditional materials Pete donated to Central Lakes College as a springboard for discussions and presentations about cultural understanding, treaty concerns, economic development, cultural diversity, environmental values, and other issues related to the American Indian life.

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The Museum
The 1,200 square foot museum houses interpretative displays of approximately 300 American Indian cultural pieces, mostly from Ojibwe culture. The pieces include beautiful beadwork, clothing, tools, and more.

The Research Area
The library room hold approximately 2,000 volumes on American Indian cultures, history, art, language and related subjects. In addition, the Center offers newspapers and journals from the American Indian press, as well as a computer station with links to many American Indian websites.

The Meeting Area
The Center provides space for small groups, such as the Anishinabe Student Club, to meet. This area will includes a media area, with  music capabilities and  an area for viewing related videotapes.

Programming
The Humphrey Center mission includes providing programming consisting of American Indian artists, musicians, speakers, and dancers, for both college and community participation.