Island Resort & Casino

the island resort & casino is wholly owned and operated by the hannahville indian community. the hannahville indian community is a federally-recognized potawatomi indian tribe that resides in michigan’s upper peninsula. the potawatomi indians are one of the three tribes making up the three fires confederacy or as it is commonly referred to today as the three fires society. the three fires society consists of the ojibway, the ottawa and the potawatomi tribes. the ojibway are given the honor or keeping the “original teachings” alive and passing these teachings down through upcoming generations. the ottawas are responsible for the “provisions and security” of all the tribes attending gatherings. making sure that everyone has enough to eat and ensuring the attendees that their meeting place is secure from invasion and disruption is their major responsibility. the potawatomi indians are responsible for keeping the “sacred fire” alive, as it is the symbol of light and must be kept alive.