Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. (ITCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, dedicated to advancing programs and services that improve economic opportunity, educational outcomes, and quality of life for Michigan's Native American communities. Since its incorporation in 1968, ITCM has grown to represent twelve federally recognized tribes across the state, providing comprehensive support across multiple service areas.

ITCM operates through several key departments delivering specialized programs including Maternal and Early Childhood Services, Environmental Services, Health Education, Chronic Disease Prevention, Head Start programming, and Childhood and Family Services. The organization coordinates culturally responsive health initiatives such as the Food Farmacy Program, which connects Native families to fresh traditional foods through prescription-based models. ITCM also administers tobacco cessation programs, cancer prevention and survivorship initiatives through the Three Fires Cancer Consortium, and the REACH program addressing racial and ethnic health disparities among Michigan's American Indian populations.

Beyond direct services, ITCM provides critical technical assistance to member tribes in developing regulations, ordinances, and policies related to health and human services. The organization collaborates with federal, state, and local government agencies on matters affecting tribal communities, including environmental stewardship projects like the Michigan Wild Rice Initiative. With expertise in anti-poverty programming, workforce development, housing improvement, and health services coordination, ITCM serves as a comprehensive resource hub for tribal capacity building and community development across Michigan's Native American communities.