December 4, 2020
City of Marquette awarded grant to interpret Anishinaabe history and heritage
Author: Donny Ede
MARQUETTE — The City of Marquette has been awarded a grant from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF). NAHF awarded six Michigan communities totaling awards of more than $482,000. The City received $57,500 to interpret Anishinaabe history and heritage from the mouth of the Carp River to Presque Isle through signage and public art. Funds will also be used to support the development of a companion trail curriculum to revitalize how we teach Native history and culture in our community.
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