Western UP Events

2026 SPRING CLEANUP   Curbside Pickup KBIC Tribal Members residing within the boundaries of the KBIC reservation.  No businesses allowed.   L’Anse Side of Reservation, May 11 – 15 at 8:00 am Baraga Side of Reservation, May 18 -22 at 8:00 am   Please have waste on the curbside for pickup by 7am on the first designated day for your location.  Once items are picked up, they will not be returned (NO EXCEPTIONS)   Drop-off Collection KBIC Tribal Members (Please present your KBIC Tribal ID)   May 11 – 16 & May 18 – 23 Monday – Friday from 9:00

KBIC Health System YOUTH COALITION Tribal youth ages 12 – 18 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! First meeting:  May 19th @ 3:30 pm KBIC Heath System upstairs conference room   Youth health coalitions promote healthy lifestyles, positive decision making, and youth empowerment.  We are building a space where young people grow in confidence, leadership, and well-being while working together to create a healthier future for themselves and their community.   SPACE LIMITED.  Call 906-353-4540 to register

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Please announce  the following recurring monthly event: for Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds.The meetings are held at the Portage Lake District Library at 6:30 pm., the last Tuesday of each month. The dates are as follows: May 26, 2026 6:30 pm @ PLDL June 30, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL July 28, 2026, 6:30 pm @PLDL Thank you for your kind attention in announcing these meeting dates.  Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is dedicated to the well-being of individuals living in our communities. Please feel free to call me (Sue Kauppi) at 906-369-4858 with any questions or concerns.

Kids Jiu Jitsu Program run by 10th Planet Black Belt Stan Myaskovskiy Keweenaw Jiu Jitsu   Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30p – 5:30p Starts May 5th Ages 9 -17 (Open to all Baraga County Students) Niiwin Akeaa Gym, Baraga   Benefits:  Gain Health, Build Real Confidence, Become Bullyproof, Learn a Valuable Martial Art Learn the Most effective form of self defense on the planet!

Kickstart the Summer with “For the Heartlands” Fundraiser Dinner and Concert on June 5, 2026 Support the launch of the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest HANCOCK, MI, April 21, 2026— The Keweenaw Heartlands Community Advisory Committee and Keweenaw Community Foundation are partnering to host “For the Heartlands,” a fundraiser dinner and concert on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Hidden Pines Barn in Calumet. The event supports the Keweenaw Heartlands Forest Fund, held by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, to establish the Keweenaw Heartlands Community Forest. The fund covers costs related to the early governance and management of this future publicly owned,

Lake Linden Farmers Market   Fridays 3-6 pm Located in the Lake Linden Village Park June through to September   lakelindenfarmersmarket.com facebook.com/lakelindenmi instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

Health Fair is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.   Tuesday, June 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga   For more information:  Kelsey at 906-353-4517