Western UP Events

Honoring our History Healing for Our Future KIBC BOARDING SCHOOL UPDATE November 14, 2025 Ojibwa Seniors, Baraga, MI 10am / Lunch to Follow Join us as we share updates on the ongoing work surrounding Native American Boarding Schools and the efforts to seek truth, understanding, and healing.   This gathering will include: An overview of the proposed report to the State of Michigan Historical background and current finding Recommendations on addressing Michigan’s boarding school history Open discussion to honor and represent our KBIC survivors and descendants Information on survivor outreach efforts to the Michigan Attorney General For more information:  Rodney

Connect with Like-Minded Individuals at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair   The Third Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair, taking place on November 15th, offers a diverse array of holistic products and services and provides an opportunity for community members to connect with like-minded people who share their passion for holistic well-being. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, attendees will have the chance to explore various holistic offerings, including massage therapy, assessments and information, energy work, handcrafted products, tarot and oracle card readings, mental health therapy dogs, and much more.   The Marquette Holistic

Bigfoot Fest coming to the Keweenaw Storytelling Center Step into the extraordinary world of Bigfoot at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center on Saturday, November 15th.  We’ve invited the elusive creature to come out of the woods for a daylong celebration.   From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, lose yourself in a mesmerizing array of Bigfoot-themed activities. Embark on a scavenger hunt, unleash your creativity with unique crafts, and participate in our comical “big FEET” contest. Test your vocal prowess in our Bigfoot calling competition, bring your imagination to life at our Bigfoot animation station, and create lasting memories in our whimsical Bigfoot

Join Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College on Monday, November 17th at 6pm at the Niiwinas Akeaa Center Gymnasium as we welcome James Vukelich, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and a renowned international speaker, digital creator, and author to KBOCC! This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Men on Boats, Michigan Tech Theatre’s first play of the 2025/26 Season   Michigan Tech Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus, directed by Nich Radcliffe.   What: Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus When: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat, November 18-21, 2025 Where: McArdle Theatre Tickets   Pay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.   How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.   Men

Superior Shark Tank Challenge – Breakwater Water Credit Union   Where Middle School & High School Innovators Pitch Superior Ideas to Copper Country Sharks Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Hancock Community Hub   Students from all Copper Country schools are encouraged to participate and pitch their best business ideas in front of a panel of local “sharks” — business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. All pitches will be judged on the same set of criteria which students will have access to prior to the event. This ensures every participant knows what to expect and can prepare

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries.   Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the

Join us Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the Gay VFD Auxiliary Holiday Festival Craft Show. All of the spaces have been filled and our Boutique will feature Holiday Decor and winter apparel.  We have many new and returning artisans, and crafters.  Grab lunch from the award winning East Fork Pasty Co., and Copper Island Bagels.  We will also have a bakery sale. Come join in the festivities, have lunch and bring home some wonderful one of a kind Christmas gifts. Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8878 Second Street, Gay, MI  49945

HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW   November 22nd from 10 to 3pm American Legion Post #144 Kitchen Opens 11 – 2   Cindy’s Sweets, Little Huron, Tupperware, Huron Mountain Lapidary, Homemade Crafts & gifts, Handmade Cards, Homemade soaps, Quilts, Pillowcases, Fruitcakes & Much, Much More….    

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting: Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25th,  2025 @ 6:30 pm        Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room Houghton, MI 49931 Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.