https://www.wcmu.org/tags/bay-mills-indian-community Bay Mills Indian Community en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:27:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/new-partnership-seeks-to-get-more-early-childhood-educators-into-michigan-classrooms A new partnership between Bay Mills Community College and Lake Superior State University will allow early childhood education students starting at BMCC to not only get their bachelor's degree but also their teaching certification. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:27:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/new-partnership-seeks-to-get-more-early-childhood-educators-into-michigan-classrooms Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/michigan-tribes-condemn-ice-activity-asks-members-to-carry-id In a series of statements, tribal leadership reminded their communities of their rights and offered recommendations to be prepared in the event they're confronted by ICE agents. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:02:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/michigan-tribes-condemn-ice-activity-asks-members-to-carry-id Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/upper-peninsula-tribal-college-receives-9-million-gift Bay Mills Community College received the donation from the Mackenzie Scott Foundation. The foundation said the college can use the money however they see fit. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:30:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/upper-peninsula-tribal-college-receives-9-million-gift Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/native-tribes-partner-with-michigan-dnr-to-restore-wild-rice-in-the-great-lakes The partnership is helping bring Manoomin back to the state, a wild rice native to the Great Lakes region. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:44:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/native-tribes-partner-with-michigan-dnr-to-restore-wild-rice-in-the-great-lakes Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/soo-locks-obelisk-to-be-removed-from-native-american-burial-ground The Bay Mills Indian Community has been advocating for the structure's removal for nearly 30 years. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:57:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/soo-locks-obelisk-to-be-removed-from-native-american-burial-ground Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-06/army-corps-may-remove-soo-locks-monument-on-native-american-burial-ground The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is considering removing the obelisk monument near the Soo Locks, because it sits on a Native American burial ground. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:51:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-06/army-corps-may-remove-soo-locks-monument-on-native-american-burial-ground Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bay-mills-indian-community-to-receives-600k-to-clean-up-contaminants The funds come from billions of dollars of Environmental Protection Agency grants given to various similar land issues across the state. Clean-up efforts have been celebrated by community leaders and members alike. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:35:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bay-mills-indian-community-to-receives-600k-to-clean-up-contaminants Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/bay-mills-nmc-partnership-could-help-dental-care-in-native-communities An agreement between community colleges could bring about more dental assistants in Northern Michigan. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:17:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/bay-mills-nmc-partnership-could-help-dental-care-in-native-communities Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-02/authorities-continue-to-investigate-vandalism-at-the-bay-mills-indian-community-cultural-center Nearly two weeks ago, vandals tore the center apart, throwing food on the floor, destroying medicines and artifacts, and leaving graffiti on the walls. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:17:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-02/authorities-continue-to-investigate-vandalism-at-the-bay-mills-indian-community-cultural-center Ed Ronco https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-04-30/bay-mills-indian-community-files-petition-for-line-5-permit Bay Mills Indian Community filed a petition with a state agency this week in response to a Line 5 tunnel permit.The tribe says Michigan’s Department of… Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:39:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-04-30/bay-mills-indian-community-files-petition-for-line-5-permit Lexi Krupp