Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14th, 2024 | 12:30 pm – 4:00pm
Location: Leland Cultural Campus | 203 E. Cedar St. Leland, MI 49654
Monday October 14th, 2024 marks the national celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Join the Leland Cultural Campus for an afternoon of activities centered around honoring and sharing the culture and art of the local Anishinaabek from 12:30pm – 4:00pm.
Schedule of Events:
12:30pm – Dusty Bear Singers and Tribal Community Dancers
Please dress for the weather as this is held outdoors on the back lawn of the Leland Library.
1:45pm – Keynote Speaker, Treaties and Fishing Rights
Presented by Tina Frankenberger, Vice Chair of the GTB Natural Resource Committee inside the Old Art Building.
3:00pm – Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project Marker Dedication.
Dedication ceremony will be performed by members of the Grand Traverse Band Community. The Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project started in 2020 and has resulted in a plan for nine markers to be placed around Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. This is the second marker to be installed and represents one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings; Respect.
This day is free of charge and all are welcome. We encourage you to bring the family! Other features of the day will include free admission to the Leelanau Historical Society’s Traditional Anishinaabek Arts Room, which houses over two hundred regionally crafted sweetgrass, birchbark, and quillwork artifacts. Indigenous cuisine will also be made available to the public by Raphael Foods of Peshawbestown. Donations are welcome.