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Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Michigan
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Michigan
| Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians |
|---|
| Total population |
Over 4,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, Michigan, United States |
| Languages |
| English, Ottawa |
| Religion |
| Christianity, other |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Ottawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi and other Algonquian peoples |
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are a Native American tribe of over 4,000 members, with a large number living within Charlevoix and Emmet Counties in Michigan. The historically delineated reservation area, located in the north-western part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, encompasses approximately 336 square miles of land within the two counties. The largest communities within the reservation boundaries are Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix. The tribe has been officially recognized by the United States government since September 21, 1994. It operates the Odawa Casino Resort, located in Petoskey, Michigan.
Government
- Tribal Chairman: Frank Ettawageshik
- Vice Chairman: Bill Denemy
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