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Indigenous Peoples’ Day CelebrationMonday, October 13
Mt. Pleasant Campus | Community Room
Mid Michigan College, in partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, invites the community to join in honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This event celebrates the rich cultural traditions, history, and contributions of Native peoples through music, food, and storytelling.
The program will begin at 10 a.m. with an opening by the Blue House Singers and Drum Circle. At 10:10 a.m., attendees will be welcomed by Tim Hood, President of Mid Michigan College; Neil MacKinnon, President of Central Michigan University or a designee; and representatives of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Tribal Council.
At 10:30 a.m., keynote speaker Sam Anglin, Indigenous Chef and Traditional Food Educator at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, will share insights about Indigenous foodways and traditions. Following the keynote, an Indigenous food demonstration will take place at 11 a.m. The event will close at noon with a performance by the Blue House Singers and Drum Circle.
This celebration offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage with the voices and traditions of Indigenous communities.
For more information, contact Scott Mertes, Provost at Mid Michigan College, at [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2600 S Summerton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 | Mid Michigan College | Mt. Pleasant Campus | Community Room, 2790 S Summerton Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858-8953, United States, Mount Pleasant
