Situated in northeastern Superior Township, in Chippewa County, Brimley, Michigan is an unincorporated community on the southern shores of Walska Bay, in the southeastern portion of Lake Superior, in the Upper Peninsula.
As an unincorporated community, Brimley lacks defined borders, but the area generally considered to be part of the community consists of two settlement areas, one along the bay, the other a mile or so south of there, connected by M-221, which is the main route through the community. Other routes include 6 Mile Road, Lakeshore Drive, and Irish Line Road. The City of Sault Ste Marie is about fifteen miles northeast of Brimley, while the unincorporated community of Bay Mills is just over four miles north-northwest, and Raco is approximately nine miles southwest.
The Bay Mills Indian Community, about four miles north, is the land base of one of several federally recognized Sault Ste Marie bands of Chippewa, who are also known as the Ojibwa. The portion of the reservation north of Brimley is served by the Brimley post office, and Brimley is part of a tax agreement area with the tribe. Although it is separate from Brimley, resources related to the Indian Community near Brimley would be appropriate for this category.
Bay Mills Community College, a tribal college, is located in Brimley.
The Waiska River, Little Waiska Creek, and Orrs Creek flow through portions of the community.
Founded on the Waiska River when a station was established there by the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad in 1872. Platted in 1887, a post office was opened on May 2, 1888, and named Superior, after the township. George Hodge was the community's first postmaster. To avoid confusion with a station on the same railroad line in Minnesota that was also named Superior, the Michigan community was named Brimley, for a postal employee, on March 6, 1896.
The focus of this category is on the Michigan community known as Brimley. As there are no defined boundaries to the community, websites representing any resources with Brimley postal addresses are suitable for this category, including businesses and industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and sporting and recreational opportunities.
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Chartered by the Bay Mills Indian Community, BMCC is a public tribal college in Brimley, Michigan. Accredited by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, the college offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and diploma programs, as well as an online bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Its mission, objectives, and charter are posted, along with an academic calendar, admissions policies, student services, and employment opportunities.
https://www.bmcc.edu/
Bay Mills Community College Charter Schools Office
In 1984, the Bay Mills Indian Community chartered the College to serve the post-secondary educational needs of Native Americans throughout the state, and a provision was added to the state’s Revised School Code allowing the College Board to act as a charter school authorizing body in 2000, after which the Board began issuing school contracts. Its history, a list of schools and a map showing the location of its schools, and a student handbook are featured.
https://bmcso.org/
Open to the public, the clinic is located in the Ellen Marshall Memorial Center, a couple of miles west of Bay Mills Resort and Casino, the Center provides coordinated care for all aspects of life, using a patient-centered and multi-disciplinary approach to improving the health and quality of life for Brimley and surrounding communities. Its history, location, services, office hours, and contacts are published to the site, with job listings, descriptions, and other information.
https://www.baymillshealthcenter.com/
The Ojibwa Indian reservation is situated primarily in Chippewa County, just west of Brimley, Michigan, although a small section is in Sugar Island Township, southeast of Sault Ste Marie. Its official website discusses the tribal organization, judicial organization, and inter-governmental agreements, as well as the tribal constitution, tribal organization, and its executive council. Tribal departments, courts, and various member resources are outlined.
http://www.baymills.org/
Featuring two casinos, one hundred and forty-two guest hotel accommodations, one hundred and twenty-four RV sites, four restaurants, a gift shop, and an 18-hole golf course, the waterfront resort is on miles of groomed snowmobile trails, ATV trails, and hiking trails in Brimley, Michigan. Its gaming, dining, golf, and guest accommodations are highlighted, and hotel reservations may be made online. Photos are featured, and a planning guide is included.
https://www.baymillscasinos.com/
The K-12 public school district serves the Brimley, Michigan community. The district telephone and fax numbers are published to the site, along with elementary and high school handbooks, an athletic handbook, a school newsletter, daily bulletin, a district technology plan, school improvement plan, and a district calendar. Other resources include a staff directory, a guide to the district athletic programs, the parent-teacher organization, and its Indian education programs.
https://brimley.eupschools.org/
Situated in Brimley, Michigan, the motel features six vacation suites, of differing sizes and arrangements, each of which is highlighted here, along with policy information, and a list of features and amenities. For each of its guest accommodations, photographs, prices, and other terms are stated, and reservations may be made online. Other resources include a guide to the Brimley area, with neighborhood photos, local attractions, restaurants, coffee shops, and stores.
https://www.brimleymotelsuites.com/
Chippewa Landing Campground and Cabin
Offering cabin rentals, tent camping, pickup or popup camping, recreational vehicle, and camper trailer sites, with electric only, water and electric, or full hookups, the campground is situated on South Bay Mills Point Road in Brimley, Michigan. With opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, hiking, beachcombing, bay watching, bike riding, birdwatching, snowshoeing, and kayaking, camping season dates are posted, along with rates, policy information, and online bookings.
https://chippewalandingofbaymills.org/
Part of Brimley Area Schools, Ojibwe Charter School is located on West Industrial Drive in Brimley, Michigan. A school calendar, board of education, and administrative staff are acknowledged, along with the school curriculum, food service department, and technology resources and plans. School policy documents, parent-student handbooks, enrollment packets, and other reports and documents are available, and employment opportunities and announcements are included.
https://ojibwe.eupschools.org/
Headquartered in Brimley, Michigan, the bakery later established a second locationn in Sault Ste Marie. Both locations, contacts, and hours of operation are posted to the site. Orders may also be placed online for later pick-up or local delivery. Available rolls and bread products, sweet treats, lunch items, drinks, and other merchandize are featured, with prices, descriptions, and photographs. Customers may sign up for weekly updates, special offers, and discounts delivered via text.
https://www.brimleybakery.com/
