Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation facts for kids
Tribal Flag
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The official Saginaw Chippewa Logo designed by Elder Julius Peters
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| Total population | |
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| 3,296 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( Michigan) |
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| Languages | |
| English, Ojibwe | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, traditional tribal religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Potawatomi |
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan (Ojibwe: Ziibiwing Anishinaabek) is a Native American tribe. They are part of the larger Chippewa (also known as Ojibwe) people. This tribe is officially recognized by the United States government.
The tribe lives in central Michigan, a state in the United States. Their main government offices are on the Isabella Indian Reservation. This reservation is close to the city of Mount Pleasant. They also have land on the Saganing Reservation near Standish.
In 2007, there were about 3,296 members in the tribe. The tribe also runs the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. This is a two-year college that is open to everyone in the area.
How the Tribe Earns Money
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has many businesses. These businesses help the tribe earn money. This money is then used to support the community. It helps pay for things like education and services for tribal members.
The tribe owns and runs several fun places in Mount Pleasant:
- Soaring Eagle Casino
- Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel
- Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park
- Waaboose Run Golf Course
- Retreat at Soaring Eagle
They also have businesses in Standish, Michigan. These include the Eagle Bay Marina and the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino.
Besides these places, the tribe owns other businesses. They have Sagamok Express Mobil Gas Stations in Mount Pleasant and Standish. They also own the Cardinal Pharmacy. The Migizi Economic Development Corp. is another tribal business. It is located at the Sowmick Plaza in Mount Pleasant. The tribe even sells products online through Amazon and Walmart.com. These sales come from their Ziibiwing Commercial Services Warehouse.
