Every Child Matters!

Gather with us to remember, honor and respect every child who didn't come home, every survivor of the residential schools and their families and communities. 

Please wear an orange shirt. 

Join us for cider and donuts!

Everyone is invited to share your story, poem of book excerpt. 

Family games provided. 

Sponsored by Family Spirit, Food & Nutrition Center, and Family Services Department. 

For more information call Amber at 231-398-6707. 

September 30th, 2024
Wear orange to visibly show solidarity with survivors.
#orangeshirtday

Learn and educate others about the history of boarding schools and the
ongoing violence and injustices that Indigenous communities still face, today.
get involved

“As we make space for remembrance, we must also find ways to heal.”
-Ka’ila Farrell-Smith

“The time for healing inter-generational trauma is now.”
-National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition

Elders Christmas Party – Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Elders Conference – Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Little River Casino Resort, 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee, MI 49660

A block of rooms at LRCR is set aside for these events, Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

LRBOI Family Spirit & Family Services present Storytelling Summit! 

Join us for an afternoon of traditional stories in the Lodge (2 floor of the Manistee Government Office Building). 

Bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch at noon. 

Invited storytellers are Jessica Steinberg, Jonnie "Jay" Sam, Judy Pamp, Frank Sprague and Aaron Chivis. 

Join via Zoom (Click this link)