We, the people of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, historically known as the Cheboiganing Band, vow to preserve our traditional and cultural identity; enhance our spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical quality of life; foster social and economic well-being and encourage harmony among our people for present and future generations.

Don't Miss Our Water Walk Around Burt Lake!

Wed, 09/03/2008 - 1:39pm — burtlakeband

On September 13th and 14th, 2008 members and friends of the Burt Lake Band (aka Cheboiganing Band) of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians will be taking part in a Water Walk around Burt Lake. Burt Lake which was traditionally called Cheboiganing, is the “passing through” lake along the historical “Indian Highway” trade and transport route today known as the Inland Waterway.

Our Latest Work

Thu, 05/08/2008 - 2:39pm — burtlakeband

We are happy to announce the final product of our Black Ash Basket Making Basics DVD! This project has been in the making for two years and is now complete. Miigwetch to Matt Pierle, Roy Parkey, Jr. and all others who helped and a special chi-miigwetch to Ruth Scott for sharing her skills!

May 2008 Tribal Chair Report

Sat, 04/19/2008 - 10:41am — burtlakeband

To all Tribal Members:

As most of you have heard by now our bill H.R. 1575 has passed out of the House Resources Committee with total support from both Democrats and Republicans. My brothers and sisters, this is glorious news. We still have a few more steps to get to the floor vote but we are moving forward.

Mary Slocum was kind enough to send us a flow chart that explains the process of our bill. Miigwetch, Mary.

TRAINING NSWI: Mitigwaake’naa Bimaadiziwin’naa: Our Forest / Our Cultures~~MAY 31, 2008 & Continuing

Tue, 06/10/2008 - 12:35pm — burtlakeband

In collaboration with the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) and The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) the beginning of our training took place May 31st, 2008 at the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan. This training will continue with birch bark language, possible craft demonstrations and uses of birch bark as those opportunities arise for us to share them with our community.

BLB Joins Water Walk for a Day

Thu, 05/22/2008 - 1:49pm — burtlakeband

Josephine and Mary

Josephine Mandamin is an Ojibwe Edler from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Her quest to bring awareness of protecting our waters led her and supporters to walk around Lake Michigan this year. For the past five years, Josephine has walked each of the Great Lakes.

Mary Slocum joined Josephine Mandamin's Mother Earth Water Walk on April 30th near Holland, MI.

Chi-Miigwetch to Josephine for helping to protect our waters!

Ottawa Bmaadiziwin: "The Ottawa Way of Sustainable Life"

Wed, 01/23/2008 - 1:03pm — burtlakeband

Tribal Members: Invitation to Participate!

Come learn about Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Scientific Knowledge (SEK) through practical, hands-on and experiential Cultural activities and teachings that incorporate Native Language and Traditional Foods in an intergenerational setting.

Tentative dates, topics and locations:

Training locations: Indianville/Brutus/Pellston, Grand Rapids & Lansing areas (call for details)

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