Advocacy groups Good Trouble Monroe and the Anishinabek Caucus of the Democratic Party are hosting a peaceful rally, Custer Falls Again, (on June 25, 2021 from 4:30pm-8pm) to protest the George Armstrong Custer statue in Monroe, Michigan.

On May 21, 2021, Julie Dye, a Pokagon Elder, asked the United Tribes of Michigan to support the endeavor to remove the George Armstrong Custer from Monroe, Michigan. The UTM unanimously voted to support the removal of the George Armstrong Custer monument. We have attached the resolution for your review.

The Custer Falls Again rally is a family event. There will be Indigenous performances and music, Indigenous food, notable speakers and the chance to meet local celebrities and officials running for office. 

We have been imploring the Monroe City Council to remove the Custer statue for over a year. We've held ten rallies, garnered a petition with over 14,000 names, attended numerous city council meetings with testimonials and have received support from fourteen organizations and counting:

Anishinabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party 

Artic Center for Social Justice Leadership (ARCUS)

Cass County Michigan Democratic Party

Center for Change - A Northern Michigan Advocacy group 

Coalition of Natives and Allies 

Concerned Citizens of Monroe County and Allies 

Eliminating Racism and Creating/Celebrating Equity

Idle No More Michigan

Michigan Coalition Against Racism in Sports & Media

Monroe County Positive Action Network

Native American Student Community Organization Movement (NASCO)

Native Justice Coalition

United Tribes of Michigan