Who We Are
The Burt Lake Band is federally recognized by treaty. Our ancestors were among those who signed the 1836 Treaty of Washington and the 1855 Treaty of Detroit. We, the descendants, are still here in Brutus, Michigan.
Read Our History:
Traditional Foods Project
Our band is exploring and learning about our history through traditional foods. This two-year project involves teachings from knowledgeable native instructors about topics such as spear-fishing, making maple syrup, using indigenous plants for food and medicine, and much more.
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Recent Articles
“A Cloud Over the Land” – Hear the Story
August 8, McLean and Eakin Bookstore, Petoskey 7:00 p.m.August 12, Crooked Tree District Library, Walloon Lake 5:30 p.m.August 15, Crooked Tree District Library, Boyne Falls, 5:30 p.m.September 15, Traverse Area Historical Society, Traverse City, 2:00 p.m.September...
Miijinimaaganag – Three Sisters Garden
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...
Burned to the ground: New book highlights dark day in Burt Lake Band history
This article was originally published in the Petoskey News Review and Yahoo News. Annie Doyle, The Petoskey News-Review February 6, 2024 NORTHERN MICHIGAN — A new book by Petoskey historian and retired history teacher Richard Wiles shines a light on a long-buried...