by Burt Lake Band | Jan 26, 2024 | Fundraisers, News
The Burt Lake Band hosted a successful fundraiser in August 2023, selling a traditional meal to the Pellston community in Northern Michigan. The meal featured frybread and corn soup, crafted from cherished recipes passed down through our families for generations....
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 | 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...
by Burt Lake Band | May 23, 2020 | Burt Lake Band Recognition, News
This article was originally published in the Detroit Free Press, May 2020. BURT LAKE, Mich. — A federal judge has ruled that the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians can reapply for federal recognition, and tribal authorities have until next week to respond....
