They Would Not Be Moved: The Enduring Struggle of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Keep Their Reservation

by Bruce White

An 1855 treaty set aside thousands of acres to be the permanent home of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, but in order for members to hold this land it required resolute actions and unwavering commitment. This important volume details how an Indigenous community repeatedly stood up for itself and won against overbearing pressures across decades.

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, known as "the non-removeable band," remained steadfast in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681342960
• ISBN13: 9781681342962
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.9"