Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council

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The official Saginaw Chippewa Logo designed by Elder Julius Peters.
The official Saginaw Chippewa Logo designed by Elder Julius Peters.

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation is a band of Chippewa Indians (or Ojibwe) located in central Michigan in the United States. The tribal government offices are located on the Isabella Indian Reservation, near the city of Mount Pleasant, and Central Michigan University. The tribe owns and operates Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant.

In addition to the casino, the tribe owns other business and community operations. Including the Sagamok Shell Station, the Ziibiwing Cultural Society ( a tribal museum), a substance abuse facility, a community clinic and health facilities. The tribe is also currently constructing a new Elder's Center. Educational programs include the Saginaw Chippewa Academy (an elementary and middle school), Aabizikaawin Alternative Education program, as well as Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, which is working toward full accreditation.

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