Rethinking Michigan Indian History is a teaching tool that honors the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi and the twelve federally recognized tribes of Michigan by recognizing their role and place in Michigan history--exploring what most people know (or do not know) about them.

Defining our terms and exploring stereotypes : building a specific context -- Challenging the "great man" theory of history -- Indian treaties and the U.S. Constitution -- How historical maps influence thinking about Michigan's Indians.