On the shores of Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), a small cluster of Ojibwa (also known as Chippewa), keep their fires alive in the face of daunting pressures to let go of their ways. After the ravages of war, colonization, and territorial loss, KBIC continues to make a stand for their people and future generations. Their cultural identity and native language were nearly extinguished along with the forest and iron, copper, and other natural deposits that colonists took from their land. Now, through their Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC), they have hope for revitalizing the Ojibwa language and culture while offering educational services to their community. This article describes how this tribal college has fulfilled these aims for students and community members alike.