Tag: Grand Rapids

Indigenous peoples viable in Michigan since late 1600s

Indigenous peoples for thousands of years occupied the Grand River Valley. By the late 1600s the Ottawa occupied territory around the Great Lakes and spoke one of the numerous Algonquian languages. They founded several villages along the Grand River. The Ottawa called the river far-away-water due to the river’s length....

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here