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SUMMARY:Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA)\, tasked with overseeing construction\, maintenance and operation of a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac\, will meet in Little Bear East Arena and Community Center\, 275 Marquette Street St. Ignace\, Michigan\, 49781 \nThis is an excellent opportunity for public comment. \nThe agenda will be available online as we get closer to the meeting which will provide a Youtube link for attendance. However\, public comments will not be received virtually during the livestream. Written public comment to the MSCA may be submitted online or to MDOT-MSCA@Michigan.gov. Each person who chooses to provide public comment at the meeting venue will have up to three minutes to address the MSCA. \nPrevious recordings of MSCA meetings can be viewed here. \nhttps://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/mdot-events/2026/08/28/mackinac-straits-corridor-authority-meeting-august-2026
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/mackinac-straits-corridor-authority-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Little Bear East Arena and Community Center\, 275 Marquette Street\, St Ignace\, Mi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T000000
DTSTAMP:20260815T045035Z
CREATED:20260810T224041Z
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SUMMARY:Rendezvous at the Straights Powwow and Indigenous Art Show
DESCRIPTION:August 28th – 30th \nRendezvous At The Straits Powwow celebrates the history of the Great Lakes woodland Indians and the important history of the St. Ignace as far back as 1671. \nLittle Bear East & Museum of Ojibwa Culture Marquette Street & Ojibwa Trail St. Ignace\, Michigan grounds \nRendezvous at the Straits Powwow Facebook page
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/rendezvous-at-the-straights-powwow-and-indigenous-art-show/
LOCATION:Little Bear East & Museum of Ojibwa Culture\, Marquette Street & Ojibwa Trail\, St. Ignace\, Mi
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T120000
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SUMMARY:Paddle for the Future Flotilla
DESCRIPTION:The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Water Protectors Network are co-hosting this years Paddle Out for the Future event on Aug 29\, 2026 from 9-12pm at Kiwanis Beach in St ignace\, MI.  \nAnishinaabeg are river\, lake\, and woodland people. Anishinaabeg lived on the East Coast as the ice covered the land about 11\,000 years ago. Anishinaabeg witnessed the melting of the ice and the formation of the Great Lakes. Wenabozho had a wife\, and she was a “mermaid Bwaananaabekwe/Nibiinaabeg” The Birth of the Mermaid Clan (Doodem) In Anishinaabe culture\, the clan (doodem) system determines a person’s role and responsibility within the community. Through the union of Wenabozho and Bwaananaabekwe\, the Water Spirit / Mermaid Clan was established. Aadizookaanan of Wenabozho and his story of being in the water. \nHence\, we have an obligation\, to\nShut Down Line 5 \nCome for the Day. Stay for the Weekend! Friday to Sunday! \nWe hope to see you there! \nPaddle for the Future Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1336181115354336/ \nLearn more at https://waterprotectornetwork.org/waterways \n \n 
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/paddle-for-the-future-flotilla/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Beach\, St Ignace\, Mi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T173000
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SUMMARY:Water Protector Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We gather the last Monday of each month to build our grassroots capacity to shut down Line 5. \nPotluck: 5:30-6:30\nUpdates & Discussion: 6:30-8  \nKids welcome\, childcare support offered. \nTo be added to the email list\, contact: southshorewaterprotectors@proton.me
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-protector-community-gathering-6/
LOCATION:Stone Soup\, 509 Main St W\, Ashland\, WI\, 54806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T180000
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SUMMARY:Water Weekend: Tip of the Mitt Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Come explore educational hands on activities about the Great Lakes and it’s species! Family-friendly activity! \nFor more details\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register for Water Weekend\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-tip-of-the-mitt-discovery-center/
LOCATION:426 Bay Street   Petoskey\, MI 49770\, 426 Bay Street\, Petoskey\, MI\, 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational Events
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SUMMARY:Water Weekend: Ceremony\, Feast\, and Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come for a ceremony\, feast\, potluck\, and open mic.\nPlease bring your own eating utensils\, plate\, bowl\, cup\, fork etc. \nWater Ceremony: 5 pm – 6 pm\nFeast: 6 pm – 9 pm\nPerformance from Emergent Seas performing arts: 6 pm – 7 pm\nOpen Mic with sign up on site: 7 pm – 9 pm \nEmergent Seas is a Great Lakes Storying Collective​​.  \nFor more details\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-feast-potluck-and-open-mic/
LOCATION:200 Wachtel Avenue Petoskey\, MI  49770\, 200 Wachtel Avenue\, Petoskey\, MI\, 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T090000
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SUMMARY:Water Weekend: Pipe Out Paddle Up
DESCRIPTION:Join a water ceremony and paddle-out.\nCome ready to get a little wet. \nFor more details\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register for Water Weekend\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-pipe-out-paddle-up/
LOCATION:200 Wachtel Avenue Petoskey\, MI  49770\, 200 Wachtel Avenue\, Petoskey\, MI\, 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T210000
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UID:16850-1788609600-1788642000@watchline5.com
SUMMARY:Water Weekend: Water is Life Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a range of activities at the Water is Life Festival: \n\nRegister for door prizes:  (registration tent near stage MUST be present to win)\n\n\n\nJiimaan Rides Canoe Rides (hop on near boat launch near clock tower) \n\n\n\n\nYouth Engagement area  \n\n\nNorthsky Raptors LIVE birds of prey \n\n\nWater Hydration Station (sample artesian water from all over Michigan) \n\n\n\n\nFood Trucks (behind the fire station near the Bear River) \n\n\nBring your lawn chair and enjoy the day on the shores of the Little Traverse Bay.\nPark between the Bear River and the Break wall ​ \nFor more details\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-water-is-life-festival/
LOCATION:200 Wachtel Avenue Petoskey\, MI  49770\, 200 Wachtel Avenue\, Petoskey\, MI\, 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Educational Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:Water Weekend: Sunday Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Attend Water Weekend workshops at camp. All meals provided. \nBreakfast: 9 am\nMorning circle: 10 am\nLunch: 12 pm\nBridge walk prep and workshops: 2-6pm\nDinner: 6pm \nCamp address is sent after you register here. \nFor more details about Water Weekend\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register for Water Weekend\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-sunday-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260907T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260815T044455Z
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UID:16862-1788759000-1788786000@watchline5.com
SUMMARY:Water Weekend: "No Line 5 Tunnel" Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Join folks to do outreach about the Line 5 Tunnel and why it is a baddd idea at the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.\nThe toll for crossing the bridge is $4 each way for a car. \nThere will be activities\, “What’s under the bridge” conversations. Lit and FAQ sheets will be provided. \nFor more details contact: GreatLakesCreatives@proton.me\nFor more details about Water Weekend\, visit waterislifefestival.org \nTo register for Water Weekend\, follow this link.
URL:https://watchline5.com/event/water-weekend-no-line-5-tunnel-outreach/
LOCATION:Mackinack Bridge\, Mackinac Bridge-- South Side
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational Events
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