GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After a previous bill failed to get traction, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten has reintroduced legislation to recognize the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, saying she’s hopeful the ...

Four Michigan tribes and the state and federal government renegotiated fishing rights in the Great Lakes last year, without the Sault tribe’s consent Now, the tribe is suing, arguing it can’t be held ...

EAST LANSING, MI – There’s a new plan to help restore and protect Michigan’s remaining native wild rice beds. Michigan’s wild rice, or manoomin stewardship plan was discussed in depth on Jan. 24 ...

The Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program is now accepting applications for 2024. Information is on the U.S. Department of the Interior's website. Credit: Benjamin Simeneta It has been less ...

Biinaagami, an indigenous multimedia art initiative, encouraged attendees at the water health event in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024 to explore a giant floor map of the Great Lakes as described with ...

The state of Michigan spent more than $1 million for a study of Native American boarding schools. The state Department of Civil Rights now says the final report is too flawed to release, that it ...

The event has grown into a vital beacon of light for tribal members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.