The public is invited to join the Leland Cultural Campus for an afternoon of activities centered around honoring and sharing the culture and art of the local Anishinaabek on Monday, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The day begins at 12:30 p.m. with the Dusty Bear Singers and tribal community dancers dressed in traditional regalia on the back lawn at the Leland Library.
Please dress for the weather as this is an outdoor activity. At 1:45 p.m., Tina Frankenberger, vice chair of the GTB Natural Resource Committee, will speak on treaties and fishing rights at the Old Art Building.
At 3 p.m., on the front law of the Leelanau Historical Society for the Kchi Wiilkwedong Anishnaabe History Project started and has resulted in a plan for nine markers to be placed around Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The dedication ceremony for this newly-installed monument will be performed by members of the Grand Traverse Band Community.
This is the second marker to be installed and represent on the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Respect.
Other features of the day will include free admission to the Leelanau Historical Society’s Traditional Anishinaabek Arts Room, which house more than 200 regionally-crafted sweetgrass, birchbark, and quill work artifacts. Indigenous cuisine will also be made available to the public by Raphael Foods of Peshawbestown.
This day is free of charge and all are welcome.
This event is co-hosted by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Fishtown Preservation Society, Leelanau Historical Society, Leland Township Library, Friends of the Leland Township Library and the Old Art Building.
