Anishinaabe
Community updates: Thursday, May 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-13-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids receives $75K grant for local Indigenous art along Grand River The City of Grand Rapids has been awarded a $75,000 Our Town grant to bring permanent art and historical markers of original Indigenous people to the city’s...
Native American community feels disrespected over proposed restructuring of educational program
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 04-20-2017 under NEWS
On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, community members who support the Native American Education Program of the Grand Rapids Public Schools held a public hearing to discuss its future. The meeting began with traditional welcome songs and event updates....
Ethnic Heritage Festival to celebrate diversity at Grand Rapids Public Museum
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 02-02-2016 under NEWS
Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) on Saturday, February 6 for the annual Ethnic Heritage Festival. The Festival is a day-long celebration of music, dance, crafts and food representing the various ethnic groups that call West Michigan...