by Burt Lake Band | Mar 10, 2025 | Culture, History, News
We are excited to announce that, with generous funding from Michigan Humanities, the Burt Lake Band has launched an official YouTube channel! This new platform will allow us to share our history, culture, and ongoing programs with a broader audience. Our first video...
by Burt Lake Band | Mar 3, 2025 | Burt Lake Band Culture, Culture
The Tradition of Maple Sugar Among the Ojibwe For centuries, the Ojibwe people have harvested maple sugar, a staple of their traditional diet. This natural sweetener, abundant in the woodlands of Mchigani, has provided sustenance and cultural continuity for...
by Burt Lake Band | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are proud to unveil a new historical timeline on our website, BurtLakeBand.org. This interactive feature was created as part of our Michigan Humanities Grant, which we received to give better access to our rich yet often overlooked history. The timeline offers a...
by Burt Lake Band | Jan 22, 2025 | Burt Lake Band Culture, Culture
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Charles Robbins for generously allowing us to share the stunning wildlife images he has captured on our ancestral land at Indian Point in Brutus, Michigan. These breathtaking photos have not only brought the natural beauty of our...
by Burt Lake Band | Jan 5, 2025 | Book, News
Originally published by Ron Jolly December 10, 2024. Listen Here: https://soundcloud.com/ronjolly/row1-dec-1024-0859 Our very own, Kathy Kae, author of the new book “Naajimiijimedaa! Let’s Find Food” gave an interview on the Ron Jolly Show out of...