ST. IGNACE—On Thursday, Sept. 27, St. Ignace Recovery Walk participants will gather between 4 and 5:15 p.m. at the Enji Maawanji’iding (former McCann School building, now tribal elder center) at 399 McCann St. and walk to the St. Ignace Museum of Ojibwa Culture.
 
The Recovery Walk in St. Ignace is conducted to show support to individuals and families in recovery and to recognize the positive effects recovery can have on community.
 
The public is invited to make the walk or celebrate recovery and encourage treatment with activities, a feast and traditional teachings for children and adults at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture following the walk.
 
Walk organizers expect up to 200 participants in this year’s event and said the walk would not be possible without the help and support of local businesses and the community.
 
For more information about the St. Ignace Recovery Walk, contact chairperson Russell Rickley at 906‑440‑5696 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
National Recovery Month is an annual celebration sponsored each September by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.