Free Day at Dennos Museum Center with TADL, WCMU

The Dennos Museum Center, Traverse Area District Library, and WCMU are celebrating  Indigenous Peoples’ Day with stories, dancing, a film screening and indigenous foods. The Dennos will be hosting storytime, picture book giveaways, and crafts followed by a preview of the brand new PBS series, The American Buffalo. In partnership with WCMU, the DMC welcomes Chef Sam Anglin, a Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Member who will provide remarks and an introduction to the indigenous food he is preparing for the reception. More here.

Leland Cultural Campus Welcomes Indigenous Peoples’ Day Speakers

The Leland Cultural Campus, comprising of the Old Art Building, Leland Township Public Library, Leelanau Historical Society, and Fishtown Preservation Society, hosted a special event in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Feature local speakers – JoAnne Cook, Holly T. Bird and Jamie John addressed various aspects of Indigenous culture, history, and activism. Conversations continue to 3pm.

NMC Campus Celebration

Northwestern Michigan College and the NMC Native American Student Organization are presenting an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration, Monday October 10th from 2-4pm. The Grand Traverse Band, drummers, dancers, and other Native members will be under the pines to help educate and celebrate the day.