Nov. 7, 2005

Eleven thousand years ago, the first people moved into Michigan (which in Ojibwa means “big lake”). Today, some 600,000 residents claim Native American ancestry.

The November/December 2005 issue of Michigan History for Kids magazine offers a history of Michigan Native Americans and their rich and varied cultures, including feature stories on Mt. Pleasant’s Indian boarding school, traditional Native American arts, canoes and other inventions, and Indian place names in Michigan. Also, a young girl describes seasonal activities in a 17th-century Ojibwa village.

A winner of a 2005 Parent’s Choice Recommended Award, Michigan History for Kids is educational and fun. Colorful illustrations, activities, maps and graphics keep children turning the pages for more.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to order a subscription to Michigan History for Kids, call (800) 366-3703 or visit www.michiganhistorymagazine.com.

Michigan History for Kids is published by the Michigan Historical Center. The Michigan Historical Center is an agency of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries. Dedicated to enriching quality of life and strengthening the economy by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan heritage, and fostering cultural creativity, the department also includes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Film Office and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

*On the cover: A young Native American girl wears violet traditional clothing at an Odawa homecoming powwow in Harbor Springs, Michigan.  To download the cover image, go to www.michiganhistorymagazine.com and click on "news."

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