Celebrating Life CMU Powwow; Mackinac Island ready for new season (March 14-15, 2026)

On this weekend's show, Gonzo and Amy learn more about the 37th annual Celebrating Life Powwow at Central Michigan University (March 21-22), and get opening date information for a new season on Mackinac Island.

Segment 1- Steph Castelein, managing director, Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
A soft opeing is planned April 24, and the official opening (complete with ribbon cutting) is May 1. More details at https://www.mackinacisland.org/season-updates/

Segments - 2 & 3 - CMU's Annual "Celebrating Life" Powwow, March 21-22 at John G. Kulhavi Events Center | McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.
More details at cmich.edu.
We talk to Cassandra Chippeway, content and communications coordinator, Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.meetmtp.com/
And Shay Hale of CMU's Office of Indigenous Affairs, which sponsors the Powwow each year.

Segment 4 - Amy and Gonzo.