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.

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!

Bill Passes House Resource Committee!

Sat, 04/19/2008 - 10:41am — burtlakeband

April 17th was a momentous day for the Burt Lake (Cheboiganing) Band! As a Treaty Tribe, we have been working within the court system for reaffirmation of our federally recognized status for over thirty years. On the 17th, our bill passed out of the House Resources Committee with unanimous support from both the Democrats and Republicans. There are still further steps to be taken but for the moment this is an accomplishment to be celebrated.

We are happy and proud of our achievements while we remember our committed and dedicated relatives who came before us to make this moment possible.

Welcome to Our Blog!

Thu, 05/15/2008 - 7:44pm — burtlakeband


May 15, 2008

Aanii all!

We've decided to add an informal blog to let folks know what's going on at the office in Brutus. We'll add entries anytime something interesting or exciting happens. Warning: we'll probably add to it when it's not so exciting too but we'll just try to MAKE IT SOUND exciting for your benefit, how's that? We can't sound boring too often or you'll stop reading!

Native Gardening Workshop

Wed, 04/16/2008 - 2:49pm — burtlakeband

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP!

Burt Lake Band Ottawa Bmaadiziwin: Native Gardening

Following our Tribal Council meeting on Saturday, May 10th, youth members each received a journal and sketch book before traveling to the Michigan State University Student Organic CSA Farm in Holt for a "Permaculture Garden" tour with Scientific Advisor – Jeremy Moghtader.

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:

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

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