They call themselves the Three Fires Confederacy (Anishinaabeg). The other two sister properties are the Leelanau Sands Casino and the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.Ģ.) The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians had to wait until May of 1980 to be formally recognized as a tribe by the federal government.
1.) Turtle Creek Hotel and Casino is one of three properties owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.