CANCELLED: Tribal Nations Today in Michigan: Government, Law, and Caring for the Land

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Special Event
  • Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

This program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

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This program looks at how Tribal Nations in Michigan lead their communities today. We discuss self‑government, treaty‑reserved rights, environmental care, and partnerships with parks and towns. The focus is on real, everyday work of Tribal Nations shaping life in Michigan.

This program is taught by Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway.

 

Fees

All programs are free with a park pass.

Location

This program lasts approximately one hour. Be sure to enter the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive 15-20 minutes prior to the program to allow for travel congestion on the drive. Seating is available at picnic tables. Visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs or blankets.

Latitude and Longitude 44.852940, -86.059685

Schedule

Date:

Aug 29, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

This program lasts approximately one hour. Be sure to enter the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive 15-20 minutes prior to the program to allow for travel congestion on the drive. Seating is available at picnic tables. Visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs or blankets.

Contact Information

Sleeping Bear Dunes Interpretation
231-326-4700 ext. 5005
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Event Type

  • Talk
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