10/07/2026
In September, our seniors spent the day exploring Odawa history, resilience, and culture throughout northern Michigan.
In Harbor Springs, we learned about the remarkable journey of Odawa leaders who traveled by canoe from northern Michigan to Washington, D.C., to negotiate the Treaty of 1836, a journey that helped secure the Odawa’s ability to remain in their homeland.
We also stood at the former site of Holy Childhood Indian Boarding School, learning about the painful experiences of Native children who attended the school and the ongoing story of the children whose remains were discovered beneath a nearby road.
From there, we visited the historic King House in Good Hart before ending our day at Greensky Hill, a place where Odawa people continue to gather, worship, and celebrate their culture and community.
The day offered students an opportunity to see that history isn't just something found in a textbook. It lives in the places around us, in the stories passed down through generations, and in the people who continue to preserve and carry those stories forward.
A special thank you to Eric Hemenway for sharing his knowledge and perspective with our students and helping bring this history to life. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, reflect, and experience these important places firsthand.
