Anishinaabe Traditional Fishing Skills

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Special Event
  • Aug 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Free

Eric Hemenway, an Anishinaabe Historian will give a historical background on fishing methods of the Anishnaabek of Michigan. Including where they fished, types of fish caught, how fish was instrumental in the trade of the tribe and how fishing would eventually be used in legal arguments. The progression of fishing methods through time will be covered, from nets to spearing.

This will also be an excellent opportunity to earn the Jr. Angler Badge! 

Fees

Free with a valid entrance pass. Need one? Visit: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Location

Picnic Area overlooks Little Glen Lake, a small picnic area North of the Dune Climb. Address: 6629 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor MI 49636

Latitude and Longitude 44.884683, -86.034824

Schedule

Date:

Aug 30, 2025

Time:

5:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Sleeping Bear Dunes Interpretation Division
231-326-4700 ext 5005

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Talk
Tags: junior angler, anishinaabek, fishing