Miigwech Inc

Grandma, Grampa, Uncles, Aunties, current and future parents are all welcomed! Strengthening families is LANDBACK

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Our kwe on Fire 🔥 🐢🤍💛❤🖤
Avione Allgood It's Allgood Turtle Island!!
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We have a pavilion no rain is gonna stop us from Miigwech’n! ☔️🌧️💧🌈

Reminder of our Miigwech Community Appreciation Day this Saturday, June 29 from 1 - 4 at Alanson Village Park. Come join us for tacos, music, conversation and the sweet swag.

For more information contact our Doula Policy Community Coordinator, Kelsey Wabanimkee ([email protected])!!

Join The Miigwech Inc Board Kwe for an Appreciation Day! Let's come together to celebrate our collective achievements and enjoy a day of gratitude. All staff, contractors, collaborators, and community members are welcome!

Please either scan the QR code or use the link below to register!
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Now that it's getting warm we're transitioning our Auntie's Craft Nights to Community Dinners. Feel free to come an join us this summer!

Nicole Raphael has recently been welcomed by Miigwech Inc and is eager to connect with other women vets.

Shataha Ogimaakwe Hunt!

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Suns out, but so are we. Aunties are on the loose crafting tonight!

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Some of you are curious of what Miigwech Inc. does, this is a great opportunity to come and learn on how to join us in advocacy work. Anyone can do it, look at us! 😝

You like food? You like chatting? Bring the family and come and join us Friday May 10th as we explore a way to make Michigan a better place for all families.

This event is open to ALL community!

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE
The preliminary hearing has been adjourned until May 9 at 1 PM 

The woman who is sharing the story below was arrested for possession of an eagle feather by the Chippewa County Sheriff in March. She is in need of support this THURSDAY May 9th 1pm at the Chippewa Court House, 324 Court Street, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. If you are the greater community or an ally it's time to show up in support. If you are Indigenous, remember you could be her.
If you can not be in person, pray, share her story and follow to keep updated. Indian County is tired of having our cultural & religious rights violated.

Shout out to the Harbor Springs Public library for posting this event regarding the upcoming presentation this Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 2 PM in the lower levee classroom at the Petoskey’s Public Library. Come and learn about dyslexia from Kate at Lillypad Learning.

ChiMiigwech Carmen Harrington Bartholomew of Mshkiki Gitigaan Farm for sharing her big Auntie knowledge with all of us this weekend for our Intro to Rooted Relations Class. It was a great day learning, sharing, laughing, crying and reclaiming. 🌱🪴🌱🔥💗Shout out to Oscars kitchen for making sure all of us had our bellies full at lunch. Miigwech to the Petoskey Public Library for the space to reclaim.

Chii Miigwetch to all who've registered for 'Intro to Rooted Relative with Miss Carmen'! Due to the overwhelming interest, registration is now closed. If you've registered, you should have received an acceptance email on Tuesday, April 16th. If not, you're on our waiting list for the next series—stay tuned for updates. Your guy's interest speaks volumes, and we're committed to meeting our community's needs. We'll strive to offer this series whenever possible within our capacity. Chii Miigwetch again for your understanding and support!

Unlock your advocacy potential! Join us on May 10th and 11th for a listening session and Advocacy Boot Camp with MLPP. Register now, for each event, to elevate your voice and be part of the change. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!

May 10th registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx_Tc6xPgoVkhArdwBdURwxSMFEljFDs0u1sKqa8WqcNwTBw/viewform?usp=sf_link

May 11th registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgia_5tbQm-5WrNHlpvRmglYPSyAQFSXw6WPJxhr0Icp9bJg/viewform?usp=sf_link

I know it looks crowded but there’s always room for you and yours! Reminder, that the Aunties are meeting at the Carnegie building at 5:30pm!!

ChiMiigwech Little Traverse Massage for providing professional development for our Indigenous & Northern Michigan Doulas. What a great community building resource for our birthing persons. 🔥🔥🔥 To learn more about Michigan’s Medicaid Doula Registry or what a Doula is please check out our website or email our Community Doula TA Kelsey. [email protected] Also check out the Great Start Collaborative Meet the Northern Michigan Doula publication: https://greatstartcollaborative.org/projects these Doulas serve Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmett, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties.

Exciting opportunity alert! Spread the word about the US Census Bureau Tribal Relations Application Event. Encourage others to embrace diversity, make an impact, and launch their careers with the Census Bureau. Learn more and share the opportunity today!

Join Carmen Harrington-Bartholomew, Anishinaabe herbalist, in rediscovering our rooted relatives. Learn ancestral medicines, plant protection laws, ethical herbalism, endangered species preservation, and more.

Space is limited and you must register- if you are accepted into this class you will received notification by Tuesday April 16th. We will also have a waitlist.

Tonight is canceled due to roads. ❄️🧊🥶

Aanii kina gwaya, just as a heads up we are not having our typical Aunties schedule this month due to the holidays. We hope this allows more leeway in spending time with family as we wrap up this holiday season. The Aunties will see you all soon!

Crafting with Aunties, tonight 5:30-8:30pm
See ya soon!