Indigenous Peoples Day - the state of Michigan edition
The Anishinaabe peoples—including the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi—have a deep cultural history in Michigan. Cultural centers and museums, such as the Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center in Peshawbestown and the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace, educate the public about Native American heritage.
Federally recognized tribes - Michigan Upper Peninsula
Bay Mills Indian Community:
This Chippewa community is located in the Upper Peninsula and adopted a constitution in 1936 under the Indian Reorganization Act.
Hannahville Indian Community:
A Potawatomi community situated in the Upper Peninsula.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community:
A band of Ojibwa located on the Keweenaw Bay Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula.
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians:
Also in the Upper Peninsula, this band of Chippewa is based near Watersmeet.
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians:
The largest federally recognized tribe in Michigan, with over 44,000 citizens.
Federally recognized tribes - Michigan Lower Peninsula
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians:
This sovereign nation is located in the northwest region of the Lower Peninsula and was re-recognized by the federal government in 1980.
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians:
A sovereign nation based in Manistee, this band is the political successor to several historic Ottawa bands.
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians:
Located in Harbor Springs, this tribe received federal reaffirmation in 1994.
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe):
This Potawatomi band is part of the historic Three Fires Confederacy.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi:
Located in Athens, this tribe gained federal recognition in 1995.
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians:
With homelands in Michigan and Indiana, this tribe is part of the larger Potawatomi Nation.
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe:
Composed mainly of the Saginaw, Black River, and Swan Creek Ojibwe bands, with offices on the Isabella Indian Reservation near Mount Pleasant.
Michigan - State Recognized Tribes
Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians:
This band was historically known as the Cheboiganing Band and is also known as a state-recognized tribe.
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians:
Historically residing along the Grand River, this is another state-recognized group.
Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians:
Located on Mackinac Island, this is a state-recognized band.
