Wayne County Parks Presents Native American Heritage Day

Wayne County Parks is offering a program that includes a traditional drumming circle and dancers in beautiful regalia. Native American crafts and food will be available for purchase. (Photo submitted)

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Wayne County Parks, the North American Indian Association and American Indian Health and Family Services will host Native American Heritage Day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center.

Each year, nearly 1,000 people embrace this special social gathering which includes a traditional drumming circle and dancers in beautiful regalia. Native American crafts and food will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome to enjoy this celebration of Michigan’s first people. Due to limited seating, please bring a lawn chair. This is a free outdoor event.

“Wayne County has many unique elements, principle among them is our ethnic and cultural diversity,” said Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. “Native American Heritage Day celebrates the traditions and heritage of Native Americans in the county and region,” Ficano added.

The North American Indian Association of Detroit is the oldest urban Indian organization in the United States. Its’ purpose is to promote self sufficiency for Native Americans through education assistance, employment and training, awareness of available human services, and to foster and preserve Native American culture.

The Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is located at 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. Due to Saturday in the Park on Sept. 27, Hines Drive will be closed. However, parking for Native American Heritage Day can be found by going around the barricades (at Ann Arbor Trail and Hines Drive).

If you have any questions regarding this or any other Wayne County Parks event, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.parks.waynecounty.com.