Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Seal of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Total population
3,985 enrolled members
Regions with significant populations
United States ( Michigan)
Languages
Ojibwe (Ottawa dialect), English
Related ethnic groups
Ojibwe, Potawatomi and other Algonquian peoples

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe: Gichi-wiikwedong Odaawaag miina ojibweg) is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in northwest Michigan on the Leelanau Peninsula. Sam McClellan is the current tribal chairman, elected in June 2016^[1] to a four-year term after succeeding Al Pedwaydon, who served from 2012 to 2016.

The tribal offices are in Peshawbestown, Michigan. As of June 2023, the current GTB Tribal Council consists of: Chairman David Arroyo, Vice-Chair Robert Kewaygoshkum, Treasurer Donna M. Swallows, Secretary Theresa M. Marshall, Councilor Tina A. Frankenberger, Councilor Brian S. Napon, and Councilor Jane Rohl.^[2] The tribe owns and operates the Leelanau Sands Casino, the Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel, and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

It is one of three federally recognized tribes of Odawa peoples in Michigan. The others are the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, both recognized in 1994.