Treaties, Boarding Schools & Adoption

Treaties

Beginning in 1795, Michigan’s tribal governments and the U.S. government negotiated treaties exchanging tribal lands for a combination of rights, land, money, education, and other services to the tribes.

Boarding Schools

To fulfill its education promises, the federal government forced Indian children to attend boarding schools.

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Courtesy: Little Traverse Bay Bands of
Odawa Indians Archives

Adoption

As boarding schools closed during the 20th century, Indian children were removed to non-Indian foster homes and adoptive families.

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