As folks start dusting off thier spring fishing gear, the 2007 Consent Decree is getting some press again. It is good to keep balanced information in front of Michigan citizens as we come upon walleye spawning and subsequent inland spearing. These activities will present a culture shock for some citizens, so some balanced coverage by local media outlets will be useful.
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The proposed sulfide mining operation named the “Eagle Project” by the Kennecott Mining Corporation is staunchly apposed by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community as well as several U.P. community and conservation groups. Critics contend that the proposed project represents a significant threat to natural and cultural resources, stands to provide a meager amount of tax [...]
Glenn Zaring, Communications Director of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, recently wrote an article for the Ludington Daily News regarding the reluctance of Manistee County to cross-deputize and work cooperatively with LRB law enforcement. He poses some important questions in the article that highlight some of the divisive issues in the region
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I don’t plan to use the Turtle Talk space to put plugs in for Pow Wows (well, rarely). This weekend one of my favorite traditional gatherings is happening in the E.U.P. Hope you can make it.
Honoring our Anishinabe Veterans Fourth Annual Powwow
Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 at the Kinross Recreation Center. Grand entry: [...]
