by Burt Lake Band | May 25, 2024 | Book, Culture, History
This podcast originally published on Points North. October 15, 1900 was a dark day for a small group of Native Americans near the tip of Michigan’s lower peninsula. It’s the day a group of white men burned their village to the ground, leaving many families homeless....
by Burt Lake Band | Apr 22, 2024 | Culture, History
By Richard Wiles The full article can be found here. https://gwoodazure.blob.core.windows.net/areahistoryfiles/cheboiganing%20bands_wiles.pdf Dr. Charles Cleland, retired Michigan State University Professor of Anthropology, and author of the book, “Rites of Conquest,”...
by Burt Lake Band | Apr 16, 2024 | Culture, Fundraisers
Get ready for our Summer Frybread and Corn Soup Fundraisers! Save the dates for not just one, but two occasions to savor the flavors of our ancestors’ cuisine. Due to the rave reviews from last year, we’re doubling the opportunity this year! Come join us...
by Burt Lake Band | Apr 16, 2024 | Culture
The Anishinaabe people have a rich agricultural tradition that includes the cultivation of the Three Sisters garden we call Miijinimaaganag. For the Ojibwe, this traditional planting method is not just a means of sustenance but also a deeply spiritual practice that...
by Burt Lake Band | Feb 3, 2024 | Burt Lake Band Culture, Culture
The story of fry bread is deeply tied to the heritage and traditions of the Ojibwe and Odawa, also called the Anishinaabe. It’s more than just a tasty dish; it’s a symbol of survival and cultural strength. Ojibwe fry bread is a cherished staple made from...
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...
