Native American events Feb. 5-Feb. 12 in northern Michigan include storytelling by Niigonakwat (Elder Tom Peters) and two Anishinaabemowin (Odawa/Ojibwe/Potawatomi) language classes.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Boon Aandsookewansan (Traditional Winter Story Telling) with Niigonakwat (Tom Peters)
Traditional stories based on the cultural hero Nanaboozhoo, the historical Anishinaabe trickster and teacher. Followed by a discussion and question session. Beverages provided. By donation.
Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center
2304 North West Bay Shore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
(On M-22 between the towns of Suttons Bay and Omena)
Phone: 231.534.7764 or 231.534.7965
http://www.gtbindians.org/departments/eyaawing.html
Boon Aandsookewansan (Traditional Winter Story Telling) with Niigonakwat (Tom Peters)
Traditional stories based on the cultural hero Nanaboozhoo, the historical Anishinaabe trickster and teacher. Followed by a discussion and question session. Beverages provided. By donation.
Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center
2304 North West Bay Shore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
(On M-22 between the towns of Suttons Bay and Omena)
Phone: 231.534.7764 or 231.534.7965
http://www.gtbindians.org/departments/eyaawing.html
Ongoing: Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Peshawbestown*) and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Traverse City**).
Anishinaabemowin Language Classes
Culture and language are equally important to pass-on to future generations. In keeping with this tradition, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians offers language classes. Guest instructor Isadore Toulouse from Toronto, CA leads both sessions. Admission is free.
* Peshawbestown Learning Center 2605 N West Bayshore Dr. (near the powwow grounds)
**Traverse City Learning Center 3963 Three Mile Rd. (between Airport Rd. and U.S. 31 N.)
Phone: 231.534.7760
Anishinaabemowin Language Classes
Culture and language are equally important to pass-on to future generations. In keeping with this tradition, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians offers language classes. Guest instructor Isadore Toulouse from Toronto, CA leads both sessions. Admission is free.
* Peshawbestown Learning Center 2605 N West Bayshore Dr. (near the powwow grounds)
**Traverse City Learning Center 3963 Three Mile Rd. (between Airport Rd. and U.S. 31 N.)
Phone: 231.534.7760
Check here next Sunday for Native American events running February 12 through February 19, 2012.
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