'Rendezvous at Straits' Powwow Being Planned

Rendezvous at the Straits, a new event that will celebrate Native American heritage and the area's history, is planned at the former Marquette Park, near the Mackinac Bridge overlook, in St. Ignace August 25 and August 26.

French reenactors and Native Americans displaying authentic dress and lifestyle, traders, and vendors with authentic foods will be part of the inaugural event, which will focus on honoring Native American families for the Straits area.

Coordinating the event are Darryl Brown of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and Cheryl Schlehuber, president of the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsoring the event is the Chamber, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, Michilimackinac Historical Society, Moran Township, St. Ignace Action Council, and the Visitors Bureau special events committee.