The others are the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, both recognized in 1994. It is one of three federally recognized tribes of Odawa peoples in Michigan. The tribe owns and operates the Leelanau Sands Casino, the Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel, and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. As of June 2023, the current GTB Tribal Council consists of: Chairman David Arroyo, Vice-Chair Robert Kewaygoshkum, Treasurer Donna M. The tribal offices are in Peshawbestown, Michigan.
Sam McClellan is the current tribal chairman, elected in June 2016 to a four-year term after succeeding Al Pedwaydon, who served from 2012 to 2016. 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. Ojibwe, Potawatomi and other Algonquian peoplesĭennis Esquivel, painter and fine woodworker, enrolled member of the Grand Traverse Band Seal of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
