Michigan
Community meetings, gatherings, classes and celebrations, and the tribes and organizations behind them, all in one place so you can find your community.
Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. Michigan has no process for recognizing tribes.
Listings last reviewed October 29, 2026.
Other statesWhat's happening in Michigan
Events appear once the host announces the date and come down after the last day.
- Nov7Talk
David Treuer: The Savage Mind
Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn · free; register in advance · 2 p.m. · Host's pageAuthor David Treuer (Leech Lake Ojibwe) on his new book. - Nov15Celebration
Joe Reilly & The Community Gardeners and All Nations Dancers
Museum Plaza, Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn · free with museum admission · noon–12:45 and 2–2:45 p.m. · Host's pageTraditional dance by the All Nations Dancers, representing the Three Fires: Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi. - Nov21Powwow
Bnakwi Gises Contest Pow Wow
Island Resort & Casino Convention Center, Harris · Grand Entry Sat 1 and 7 p.m.; Sun noon · Host's pageHosted by the Hannahville Indian Community. Information: 906-399-1875.
Tribes & organizations
Tribes and organizations can claim their listing for free to keep it current and connect their public calendar.
Federally recognized tribes headquartered in Michigan
Bay Mills Indian Community
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Hannahville Indian Community, Michigan
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan
Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Michigan
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Michigan and Indiana
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan
State-recognized tribes
None. Michigan has no state-recognized tribes.
Community resources
Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
American Indian Health and Family Services
Michigan Indian Legal Services
Native American Outreach Services
Uniting Three Fires Against Violence
Education & culture
Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.
Tribal colleges and college help
Bay Mills Community College
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
Museums and public cultural destinations
Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways
Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center
Museum of Ojibwa Culture
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Where to look for Native American genealogy records in Michigan.
"Ay, jitos, Michigan records may switch between English and Anishinaabe names. Start with your family's names and places, then follow church, census, treaty and tribal records to the right nation."
- Michigan: Tracing Native American Heritage
- National Archives: BIA records for Michigan tribes and agencies
- National Archives: Indian Census Rolls, 1885–1940
- National Archives: Bureau of Indian Affairs tribal rolls
- Michiganology and Archives of Michigan
- FamilySearch: Michigan Indigenous Peoples research guide