Anishinaabe Resources
Kent District Library is proud to partner with the Grand Rapids Public Museum to create an exhibit and programs focusing on the Anishinaabe peoples of the Great Lakes. The exhibit is titled Anishinaabe: Past / Present / Future and will be on display at three KDL location in 2025, in recognition of Native American Heritage Month, which is celebrated in November.
Exhibit Schedule
- East Grand Rapids Branch, October 16 - November 30, 2025
- Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, October 16 - November 30, 2025
In-Person Programs
In-person programs
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More Information
Anishinabek: The Original People of This Place (collection at the Grand Rapids Public Museum)
Michigan History Center - Michigan Anishinaabe Resources for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Anishinaabe Coloring and Activity Book