PackRatz Adventures Land Acknowledgements
Grand Island, MI
We would like to acknowledge that PackRatz Adventures’ Grand Island Trip meets on indigenous land that was once an Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Settlement that is now called Grand Island.
We recognize, support, and advocate for the sovereignty of Michigan’s twelve federally recognized Indian nations, for the historic indigenous communities in Michigan, for indigenous individuals and communities who live here now, and for those who were forcibly removed from their Homelands.
By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we support indigenous sovereignty.
North Country Trail, Huron-Manistee River National Forest, MI
We would like to acknowledge that PackRatz Adventures’ Adventures in the Huron-Manistee National forest meets on indigenous land that was once Anishinabek and Odawaa Land. The Odawaa tribe is said to be derived from the Anishinaabe people. Odawaa meaning ‘trade’ or ‘sell’ and ‘Anishinaabe’ referring to ‘the good humans’. These tribes were often located around rivers or lakes and used those resources for trade and travel.
By taking the time to learn and understand the livelihood of these tribes on these lands we recognize, support, and advocate for the sovereignty of Michigan’s twelve federally recognized Indian nations, for the historic indigenous communities in Michigan, for indigenous individuals and communities who live here now, and for those who were forcibly removed from their Homelands.
By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we support indigenous sovereignty.
Isle Royale, Lake Superior, MI
We acknowledge with respect and gratitude that Isle Royale, situated in the northwest reaches of Lake Superior, is located within the ancestral homelands and traditional territories of the Ojibwe people.
The island holds historical and contemporary significance for the Anishinaabe, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. We honor the enduring connection that the Ojibwe people and other Indigenous communities maintain with Isle Royale, recognizing their deep spiritual, cultural, and ecological ties to this unique landscape. As visitors and stewards of this land, we express our commitment to understanding and respecting the Indigenous perspectives that shape its history and ongoing significance.
By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we support indigenous sovereignty.
Porcupine Mountains, MI
We acknowledge with sincere respect that the Porcupine Mountains, situated in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, reside within the ancestral homelands and traditional territories of the Anishinaabe people, specifically the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi nations.
These Indigenous communities have maintained a deep, enduring connection with this land for countless generations. The Porcupine Mountains, known as the "Porkies," carry the imprints of Indigenous history, culture, and wisdom. As visitors to this breathtaking wilderness, we recognize the significance of the Anishinaabe people's stewardship and express our commitment to honoring their past, present, and future contributions. May we tread upon this land with humility, gratitude, and a shared responsibility to protect and preserve its cultural and ecological heritage.
By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we support indigenous sovereignty.