Gallery: Central Michigan University honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day by dedicating a new mural

The Onion Creek Drum Circle preforms an honor song during the Native American Mural Dedication in Central Michigan University’s Bovee University Center on Oct. 10th, 2022.

Speakers and attendees listen to the drum circle’s performance at the Native American Mural Dedication on Oct. 10th, 2022.

Central Michigan University’s president Bob Davies talks to a reporter about the Native American Mural Dedication in the Bovee University Center on Oct. 10, 2022.

Central Michigan University’s Director of Native American Programs, Colleen Green, addresses the crowd gathered for the Native American Mural Dedication in the Bovee University Center on Oct. 10th, 2022.

Saginaw Chippewa Indian chief Theresa Jackson greets the dedication attendees in Anishinaabemowin on Oct. 10th, 2022

Photos by Becky Particka

Story by Maddi Hill and Becky Particka

Central Michigan University’s Office of the President hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Native American Mural in the Bovee University Center. Speakers included CMU President Bob Davies, CMU Director of Native American Progaming Collen Green, and Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribe Chief Theresa Jackson. They recognized the individuals and committees responsible for making the mural come to life. Anishinaabe artist Alan Compo designed the artwork. The mural was created to recognize Indigenous people’s culture and history.