| Total population |
|---|
| Over 4,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, Michigan, United States |
| Languages |
| Religion |
|
Christianity, other |
| Related ethnic groups |
|
Ottawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi and other Algonquian peoples |
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are a Native American tribe of over 4,000 members, with a large number living within Charlevoix and Emmet Counties in Michigan. The historically delineated reservation area, located at 45°21′12″N 84°58′41″W / 45.35333°N 84.97806°W, in the north-western part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, encompasses approximately 336 square miles (870 km2) of land within the two counties. The largest communities within the reservation boundaries are Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix. While some tribal members still speak the Odawa language as their first language, the vast majority speak only basic introductions. As part of language revitalization efforts, the Tribe sponsors summer language camps, language classes are offered at the local college in Petoskey, and free classes can easily be found in the area. The tribe has been officially recognized by the United States government since September 21, 1994.[1] It operates the Odawa Casino Resort, located in Petoskey, Michigan.
Government
- Tribal Chairman: Ken Harrington
- Vice Chairman: Dexter McNamara
References
- ^ Cramer, Renee Ann (2005). Cash, Color, and Colonialism: The Politics of Tribal Acknowledgment, p. 44. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0806136715.
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