Indigenous Peoples Day

Mid Michigan College, in partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Central Michigan University, is honored to host and offer to the community an event celebrating the cultural traditions of Native peoples.

• 10am Opening by Blue House Singers & Drum Circle
• 10:10am Welcome
  • Scott Mertes, President of Mid Michigan College
  • Neil MacKinnon, President of Central Michigan University or Designee
  • Representatives of the Tribal Council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
• 10:30am Keynote Address Focused on Indigenous Song & Dance
  • This year we are taking a deep dive into song and dance, including men’s and women’s traditional dances, men’s grass and fancy feather, and women’s jingle dress and fancy shawl. Performances coordinated by The Ziibiwing Center.
• 11:30am Indigenous Food Sampling by Indigenous Chef Sam Anglin
• Noon Closing by Blue House Singers & Drum Circles

See the full event agenda and details at midmich.edu/indigenous-peoples-day.