Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCM) is a joint Tribal organization which represents the twelve federally recognized Native American tribes in the state of Michigan. It was organized as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1968 by four Michigan tribes[1] with the intention to pool resources and aid in negotiations with non-tribal government bodies. The organization has since incorporated the other eight federally recognized tribes in Michigan and provides programs to improve the health and welfare of Native Americans in Michigan.[2][3]
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. | |
| Abbreviation | ITCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | April 16, 1968 |
| Founders | Bay Mills Indian Community, Hannahville Indian Community, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Location | |
Membership | 12 Michigan tribes |
| Website | itcmi.org |
Programs
editThe ITCM runs a variety of programs related to public health, tribal governance, and community resilience. These programs are often run in collaboration with other institutions such as universities[4][5] and federal, state, and local governments.
Public health initiatives led by the ITCM have included healthy lifestyle programs,[6] trainings on adapting cancer survivorship material to Anishinaabe culture,[7] and programs to help youth quit smoking and vaping.[8] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ITCM partnered with popular music group The Halluci Nation (formerly known as A Tribe Called Red) to produce public service announcements promoting vaccination;[9] they also set up mobile mammography vans to help women in tribal communities access breast cancer screening while the pandemic made normal health services more difficult to access.[10] In 2024 the ITCM released a mobile app called Gigiigoo'inaan ("Our Fish") which helps guide safe fishing and fish consumption in the Great Lakes.[5][11]
Member Tribes
edit- Bay Mills Indian Community, original member from 1968
- Hannahville Indian Community, original member from 1968
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, original member from 1968
- Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, original member from 1968
- Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, member since 1985
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, member since 1988[2]
- Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
- Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
- Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan (Gun Lake Tribe)
- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
- Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
- Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Tribal Governments in Michigan". State of Michigan. State of Michigan. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ a b "About Us". Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan. Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Prykucki, Bethany (12 December 2018). "Intertribal Council of Michigan: A great resource". MSU Extension Civic Engagement. Michigan State University. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Climate Adaptation Workshop and Extreme Precipitation Scenarios for Indigenous Tribes". GLISA. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Anishinaabe Gigiigoo'inaan "Our Fish" App available". Intertribal Life. Indian Life Ministries. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "A Fork in the Road - Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's 4 x 4 Coalition". Michigan Health & Wellness. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "ITC to adapt Cancer Survivorship Training materials to Anishinaabe culture". The Sault News. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Fellows, Olivia (6 August 2024). "Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launches free e-cigarette quit program for tribal young adults". 9 and 10 News. 910 Media Group. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Willette, Mike. "Campaign: Encourage the uptake of the COVID vaccines among young adults across Michigan". Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Tribal Program Increases Breast Cancer Screening Despite Pandemic". National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Carol (22 August 2024). "Michigan tribes launch smart phone app to help people eat safe Great Lakes fish". The Detroit News. Retrieved 19 September 2024.