Central Michigan University Athletics
Tradition Days: Celebrating Chippewa Culture
TRADITION DAYS
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The strong bond between the university and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is honored through Tradition Days, featuring annual tribal drum ceremonies at select football and basketball games, and university-wide celebrations like the Celebrating Life Pow Wow, Annual Diversity Symposium, and Get Acquainted Day.
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The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe approved the Chippewa nickname. CMU uses it with honor and respect for the SCIT’s culture and heritage. Tradition Days foster that respect and education, while CMU supports and works with the SCIT on quality-of-life initiatives. Inclusiveness, respect, and compassion are core values at Central Michigan.
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The strong bond between the university and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is honored through Tradition Days, featuring annual tribal drum ceremonies at select football and basketball games, and university-wide celebrations like the Celebrating Life Pow Wow, Annual Diversity Symposium, and Get Acquainted Day.
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The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe approved the Chippewa nickname. CMU uses it with honor and respect for the SCIT’s culture and heritage. Tradition Days foster that respect and education, while CMU supports and works with the SCIT on quality-of-life initiatives. Inclusiveness, respect, and compassion are core values at Central Michigan.
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