“Anishinaabek: A Brief History” – Presented by Jonnie J. Sam II

Our March 2021 lecture was presented by Jonnie J. Sam II, Director of Historic Preservation for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.

In this lecture, Sam shares a brief history and a cultural discussion on the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Saulteaux Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Oji-Creek and Algonquin peoples.  He also discusses cultural commonalities and slight differences that exist among the tribes.

Sam has served  in a variety of posts and roles including as a post re-affirmation Court Judge, Ogema.  He is currently the Director of the Historic Preservation Department and Operations Lead for the Little River Band near Manistee.

View Replay on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymzwj-qKtxE