With American Indian Services closing on July 9, thousands of urban Native Americans in the Detroit area are scrambling to find new options for culture-based care.
Meghanlata Gupta
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Meghanlata Gupta is a rising senior at Yale University from Ann Arbor and a 2020 summer intern at Bridge. As a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, she covers tribal affairs and contemporary Native issues. She is the founder of Indigenizing the News, a digital news source dedicated to elevating Native news and voices and educating non-Native allies. She can be reached at meghanlatagupta@gmail.com or on Twitter @meghangupta.
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Opinion | Debunking 10 misconceptions about Michigan’s Native Americans
We’re not all rich from casinos nor do we look like caricatures from the 1700s. Forget everything you learned in school about Michigan’s first inhabitants.
Posted inQuality of Life
Despite legal battle, Michigan tribe remains hopeful for recognition
The federal government says they’re not a Native American tribe. Don’t tell that to the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Whitmer orders coronavirus protections for Michigan’s migrant farm workers
They harvest much of the fruits and vegetables produced in Michigan. A new executive order will offer them some protections from COVID-19 while they work at farms across the state.
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Despite Whitmer stay-at-home order, Michigan tribes to reopen casinos
At least four Michigan tribes plan to reopen facilities by Friday or Monday and a fifth on June 8, following a two-month closure that has drained funds in tribal communities.
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Small gatherings, non-essential doctors' visits now allowed, Gov. Whitmer says
As coronavirus cases slow and economic fears grow, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is loosening some restrictions put in place to combat coronavirus.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams
The state’s 2,581 dams, many aging and in need of repair, get little attention from legislators, but their maintenance and costs raise concerns, particularly as water levels rise in Michigan.
Posted inTalent & Education
Laptops and bathrobes: Michigan State’s virtual graduation amid coronavirus
How do you celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic? We talked to Michigan State University grads about making the best of Saturday’s ceremony and what’s next.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan tribal casinos delay openings to June 1 due to coronavirus
What last week looked like a potential conflict between tribal leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel is headed off for now with the delay of reopening of Kewadin’s five casinos.
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Tribal casinos may be headed for clash with Whitmer, Nessel over reopening
At least six U.P. casinos may reopen before the end of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order closing bars, dine-in restaurants and casinos. They can do that. They’re sovereign nations.