We, the people of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, historically known as the Cheboiganing Band, vow to preserve our traditional and cultural identity; enhance our spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical quality of life; foster social and economic well-being and encourage harmony among our people for present and future generations.

Mitig at St. Mary's Cemetery on Indian Road

Thu, 06/04/2009 - 11:36am — burtlakeband

This grand old tree was merely a sapling when the church was build by Burt Lake Band members in 1907. If you look closely, you can see what looks like a cat's face in the trunk of grandfather mitig.

Members Visit the Oden Fish Hatchery

Fri, 03/27/2009 - 12:44pm — burtlakeband



On March 14th, the “Ottawa Bmaadiziwin” Environmental Project hosted a visit to the Fish Hatchery in Oden where Maureen Jacobs gave us a tour of the facility while Ojibwe Elder, Simon Otto, shared some of his fish stories with us. The trout pictured here is one of many “retired” fish who now lives in an outside pond with his buddies.

Our First Annual Gooni Gnebik Ptaagewin! (Snowsnake Game!)

Fri, 02/20/2009 - 12:00pm — burtlakeband

The Burt Lake Band and staff from the Odawa Bmaadiziwin Project would like to thank all those who helped make our Gooni gnebik ptaagewin (snowsnake game) a great success! Around 65 people showed up from the Burt Lake Band, Grand Traverse Band, Little Traverse Bay Band and Little River Band, as well as folks from Lansing, Grand Rapids and Ontario, filling the atmosphere with jokes, laughter and fun.

The Burt Lake (Cheboiganing) Band Sponsors Walk around Burt Lake

Wed, 10/15/2008 - 11:25am — burtlakeband

On September 13th & 14th, the Burt Lake Band, honored with the leadership of Josephine Mandamin held a Water Training, culminating in a walk around Burt Lake to bring awareness to the importance of protecting our water sources. Water Quality Specialist, Kevin Cronk from the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council also lent his expertise in water quality monitoring and research to this significant event.

Our Latest Work

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 2:39pm — burtlakeband

We are happy to announce the final product of our Black Ash Basket Making Basics DVD! This project has been in the making for two years and is now complete. Miigwetch to Matt Pierle, Roy Parkey, Jr. and all others who helped and a special chi-miigwetch to Ruth Scott for sharing her skills!

Ottawa Bmaadiziwin: "The Ottawa Way of Sustainable Life"

Wed, 01/23/2008 - 1:03pm — burtlakeband

Tribal Members: Invitation to Participate!

Come learn about Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Scientific Knowledge (SEK) through practical, hands-on and experiential Cultural activities and teachings that incorporate Native Language and Traditional Foods in an intergenerational setting.

Tentative dates, topics and locations:

Training locations: Indianville/Brutus/Pellston, Grand Rapids & Lansing areas (call for details)

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