Memorial Walk and Elections

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 […]

“A Cloud Over the Land” Presentation – Traverse City Area District Library – 2:00 p.m.

Traverse City Area District Library 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan

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 […]

“A Cloud Over the Land” Presentation – Alanson Library – November 19, 2024 6:00 p.m.

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 […]

A Cloud Upon The Land – Presentation – St. Ignace Library – December 16, 6:00 p.m.

St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street, St. Ignace, MI, 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 […]

Naajimijimedaa! (Let’s Find Food!} Book Talk – January 11, 12:00 Noon

Cheboygan Area Public Libary 100 S Bailey St., Cheboygan,, MI, 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!

Local Author Fair

Otsego County Library - Gaylord 700 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI, 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 […]