by Burt Lake Band | Jan 26, 2024 | Book, News
We’re thrilled to share an update on the incredible response to our recently published book, “A Cloud Over the Land,” which delves into the tragic history of the Burt Lake Band. Since its release in December 2023, the support has been nothing short...
by Burt Lake Band | Oct 16, 2023 | Burt Lake Burn-Out, News
WKAR PBS radio featured the Burt Lake Band on their “Michigan Minute” segment. The segment played on October 15, 2023, the anniversary of the Burn-Out. Chi Miigwetch to WKAR for remembering us and helping us tell our story. You can listen to the segment...
by Burt Lake Band | Jul 21, 2023 | Burt Lake Burn-Out, Culture
This article first appeared at Great Lakes Now website. On the rainy night of Oct. 15, 1900, the adults, children and elders of the Cheboiganing Band of Ottawa and Chippewa were forced out of their beds and made to watch as their houses were doused with kerosene and...
by Burt Lake Band | May 1, 2023 | Burt Lake Burn-Out, News
This article was originally published in the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts LSA Magazine. In 1900, the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians lost their land and rightful place as a sovereign nation. Today, with input from...
by Burt Lake Band | Feb 14, 2023 | Burt Lake Burn-Out, News
The following is an article written by Record-Eagle staff writer, Mike Norton, dated August 20, 2000. It should be noted: Norton states that after the Burnout, Burt Lake Band members moved to Cross Village. In truth–most did not go to Cross Village but took up...
