Leelanau Historical Society features “History of the Odawa people”
Photo by Minnie Wabanimkee
From staff reports
JoAnne Cook of the Grand Traverse Band will speak on the “History of the Odawa Anishinabek people from the Grand Traverse Region” on Tuesday, July 25, at 4:30 p.m. at the Leelanau Historical Society’s Norbert Gits Family Gallery (inside the museum), located at 203 E. Cedar Street in Leland.
Cook is from Peshawbestown. She served on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Tribal Council from 2012 -2016. Her professional experience has been with Tribal Courts. She was involved in the organization of Peacemaking and Healing to Wellness Court (Drug Court)—alternative courts utilizing tradition and culture to promote healing and restorative balance for those involved. She believes tradition and culture is vital to the Anishinabe way of life and has continued with her learning of the 3 Fires people. She presents to various communities on the way of life and culture of the Odawa. In addition, she has taught a course titled Native Law and Culture.
The Leelanau Historical Society, the premier research facility for the history of Leelanau Count, is a museum facility displaying exhibits related to the history of Leelanau County as well as a historical archive of over 20,000 artifacts, photos, documents, and books. The mission of the Leelanau Historical Society is to preserve and share the history of Leelanau County to inspire others to explore and interpret the past for future generations to learn and appreciate. Learn more at www.LeelanauHistory.org.
