Tribal Council Meeting-December 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | U of M Bio Station, 9133 Biological Rd., Pellston, Michigan, 49769

"Future Cache" Closing Program
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | 520 S. State Street, Ann Arbor

Tribal Council Meeting-November 2025
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan

Tribal Council Meeting-October 2025
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan

Book Talk "Cloud Over the Land"
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Hoyt Public Library, 505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI, 43607, United States

Tribal Council Meeting-September 2025
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan

Tribal Council Meeting-August 2025
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan

Tribal Council Meeting-July 2025
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | U of M Bio Station, 9133 Biological Rd., Pellston, Michigan, 49769

Book Talk "Cloud Over the Land" - Boyne District Library
2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Boyne District Library, 201 East Main Street, Boyne City, MI, 49712, United States
As the tribal historian of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Deborah Richmond brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to preserving the rich cultural heritage of her community. Together with historian and author Rick Wiles, the Burt Lake Band recently published a book, “A Cloud Over the Land,” about a historic and tragic event in the band’s history – the Burt Lake Burnout of 1900.
In this presentation, Richmond will discuss the difficult story of how the Native American village at Burt Lake in Brutus, Michigan, was mercilessly reduced to ashes, rendering families homeless and stripping them of their ancestral lands, by a wealthy land developer and the local sheriff.

Tribal Council Meeting-June 2025
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Riverside Park – Grand Rapids, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Harbor Springs Library A Cloud Upon the Land - June 12, 2025 1:00 p.m.
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Harbor Springs Library, 206 S Spring St, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740, United States

Tribal Council Meeting-May 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan
The annual cemetery clean-up will follow the meeting. Maintaining the cemetery is vital to the Burt Lake Band, as it honors the ancestors who endured displacement and preserves the Band’s cultural and spiritual heritage. It serves as a sacred space for remembrance, connection, and t he continuation of traditional practices across generations. This is our chance to honor our ancestors. Please join us and bring leaf blowers, rakes and tarps if you have them.

A Cloud Upon the Land - Book Talk
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Ishpeming Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States

Tribal Council Meeting-April 2025
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Nokomis Center, 5153 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI, 48864, United States

Tribal Council Meeting-March 2025
2025-03-08 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan
Time: TBD

Kathy Kae Naajimiijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!) Presentation
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Bliss Branch Library, 265 Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering, MI, 49755, United States
Join us for an evening of food, culture, and storytelling! 📖✨ Local author Kathy Kae will be sharing about her book Naajimiijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!), a journey through traditional foods and foraging. Enjoy delicious Fry Bread and Corn Soup samples made by Barb Richmond!
📍 Bliss Branch Library, Levering
📅 February 22nd
⏰ 1-3 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn, taste, and connect!

Kathy Kae Naajimiijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!) Presentation
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Otsego County Library – Gaylord, 700 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
Join us for an evening of food, culture, and storytelling! 📖✨ Local author Kathy Kae will be sharing about her book Naajimiijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!), a journey through traditional foods and foraging. Enjoy delicious Fry Bread and Corn Soup samples made by Barb Richmond! We will also be selling copies of the book so this will be your chance to get your hands on some delicious recipes and culture!
📍 Otsego County Library, Gaylord
📅 February 10th
⏰ 6-7 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn, taste, and connect!

Tribal Council Meeting-February 2025
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Conference Call

Local Author Fair
2025-01-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Otsego County Library – Gaylord, 700 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
Join Kathy Kae at the annual Otsego County Library Local Author Book Fair! Please stop by to meet her and explore her new foraging and cookbook, Naajimiijimedaa! Let’s Find Food!
A variety of local authors will have their books on display and available for purchase, and they’ll be there to answer any questions you may have. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the latest works from talented northern Michigan authors!

Naajimijimedaa! (Let's Find Food!} Book Talk - January 11, 12:00 Noon
2025-01-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Cheboygan Area Public Libary, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan,, MI, 49721, United States
Kathy Kae will be giving a book talk at the Cheboygan Library on Saturday, January 11th at noon. This is an extra special event: Tribal Elder, Barb Richmond is bringing her delicious corn soup and fry bread! You won’t want to miss out. See you there!

Tribal Council Meeting-January 2025
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Conference Call

A Cloud Upon The Land - Presentation - St. Ignace Library - December 16, 6:00 p.m.
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Ignace Public Library, 110 West Spruce Street, St. Ignace, MI, 49781, United States

Tribal Council Meeting
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | U of M Bio Station, 9133 Biological Rd., Pellston, Michigan, 49769

“A Cloud Over the Land” Presentation – Alanson Library - November 19, 2024 6:00 p.m.
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
As the tribal historian of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Deborah Richmond brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to preserving the rich cultural heritage of her community. Together with historian and author Rick Wiles, the Burt Lake Band recently published a book, “A Cloud over the Land,” about a historic and tragic event in the band’s history – the Burt Lake Burnout of 1900.
In this presentation, Richmond will discuss the difficult story of how the Native American village at Burt Lake in Brutus, Michigan, was mercilessly reduced to ashes, rendering families homeless and stripping them of their ancestral lands, by a wealthy land developer and the local sheriff.
Location: Littlefield Alanson Community Building
7631 US-31
Alanson, MI 49706

Tribal Council Meeting
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan

"A Cloud Upon the Land" Presentation - Cheboygan Library and Geneological Society - 6:00 p.m.
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Cheboygan Area Public Libary, 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan,, MI, 49721, United States
Join a conversation with Deborah Richmond, Historian for the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, to discuss A Cloud Over the Land.

"A Cloud Over the Land" Presentation - Traverse City Area District Library - 2:00 p.m.
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Traverse City Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686

Memorial Walk and Elections
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00
We walk to honor our ancestors and memorialize the day in 1900 when the village on Chickigami Trail was burned to the ground and taken. This unlawful act affected those living in the village that day and changed the course of the future for every descendent since that day.
We walk in peace and unity to remind ourselves and the community that we are still here and will continue to work for federal recognition for our Band as we have for decades.
The walk will begin at the cemetery on Chickagami Trail.
11:00 a.m. Blessing, followed by the Memorial Walk ending at the Indian Road cemetery. Lunch will be provided after the walk.
Public are welcome. You may meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Burt Lake Band office on Indian Road or join us from the cemetery on Chickagami Trail.

2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Brutus Office, Brutus, Michigan
We walk to honor our ancestors and memorialize the day in 1900 when the village on Chickigami Trail was burned to the ground and taken. This unlawful act affected those living in the village that day and changed the course of the future for every descendent since that day.
We walk in peace and unity to remind ourselves and the community that we are still here and will continue to work for federal recognition for our Band as we have for decades.
The walk will begin at the cemetery on Chickagami Trail at 10:00 a.m . Blessing, followed by the Memorial Walk ending at the Indian Road cemetery. Lunch will be provided after the walk.
Parking:
You may park on Chickigami Trail and we will shuttle you back to your vehicle.
OR
You can park at the Indian Road office at 10:45 and we will shuttle you to the Walk.
Members of the public are invited.
