The Evolving Story of White Rock – A Sacred Landmark in Michigan’s Thumb

Indigenous Peoples of Michigan, the Anishinabeg, view the White Rock on the edge of the Lake Huron shore as a sacred site. The rock was much, much larger than it appears today. (Which is 2019 is mostly underwater). The Indian ensured that fresh game and food items were placed on the site as an offering. Gitchie Manitou or Great Spirit would recognize the offering by the Anishinabeg as a token of thanks for the bounty and richness of the peninsula.

10 Tales About Michigan Indian Tribes You Were Never Taught in School

by Michael Hardy

Ten tales of historical tales from Michigan Indian Tribes that were never taught in school. Several were from Andrew Blackbird’s 1887 book.

Uncovering the Rich History of 8 Native American Settlements of the Great Lakes Region

by Michael Hardy

The Great Lakes region of North America was home to numerous Native American settlements before European explorers and settlers arrived. These settlements were established by various indigenous tribes and served as centers of trade, culture, and community life.

Native American Heritage Day – 2022

by Michael Hardy

Native American Heritage Day 2022, is a day to honor the heritage, and culture of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian peoples.

The Horrid History of 3 Indian Boarding Schools in Michigan

by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School indoctrinated 300 children each year and ran until 1934. There were also schools in Baraga and Harbor Springs.

For decades, the US took thousands of Native American children and enrolled them in off-reservation boarding schools. In fact, this was government policy to assimilate an entire people by forcibly removing children from their families and indoctrinating them into the Anglo language, religion, and way of life.

Michigan Indian Villages and Sites in Huron County

by Michael Hardy

Huron County Michigan had an active and vibrant Indian culture with villages along the shore and workshops and gardens in the interior.

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island Is One of the Best Ways To Reveal Its Native American History

by Michael Hardy

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island

The Great Sauk Trail

by Michael Hardy

The Great Sauk Trail is a major Native American route that ran between Detroit, Chicago and terminated at Rock Island on the Mississippi river. Originally created by migrating bison, the trail was only about a foot wide but also a foot deep as eons of travelers walked along it single file. It was used over a thousand years.