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Father Marquette National Memorial expanded to focus on Anishinaabe influence

Father Marquette National Memorial expanded to focus on Anishinaabe influence
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National Memorial in Michigan Will Tell the Story of Anishinaabe

A National Memorial in Northern Michigan is getting a $3.6 million makeover to more accurately portray the area’s Native American history. The grant, received by The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), comes from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Projects, a $500 million commitment to transforming the nation’s commemorative landscape to ensure collective histories are more completely and accurately represented. The Father Marquette National Memorial sits in the Straits State Park, St. Ignace.

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Reimagined St. Ignace memorial to be a showcase of Native American history

The DNR is rebuilding the Father Marquette National Memorial in St. Ignace. The exhibits, art work and signage will focus on the area’s rich Native American culture and history.

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Father Marquette memorial in St. Ignace to expand with help of $3.6 million grant

The DNR, Michigan tribes and other entities are working together to plan a new inclusive and historically accurate memorial.

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DNR receives $3.6M grant to support Native American history more accurately at Father Marquette National Memorial

DNR receives $3.6M grant to support Native American history more accurately at Father Marquette National Memorial
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