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Real People Media (RPM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization building community by helping people share personal stories through the literary, visual, performing and media arts. These stories help people "step into another's shoes" so that we create understanding and compassion in our community. The organization owns and operates the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in Calumet, Michigan which is located in a historic 1948 Woolworth's building which was gifted to the organization by the Family Dollar Corporation. Since 2010, RPM has helped individuals and organizations share stories which educated, entertain, and inspire.

RPM hosts storytelling events and classes, provides visual artists with exhibit space, and performance opportunities for storytellers. We provide storytelling activities for all ages, from puppet shows for children, animation and media classes for teens and theatrical events for adults. Come share your story!

The story of the underwater panther
as told by Veronica Medicine

Animated Stories of Copper Country Miners!

Real People Media has applied for funding to produce "Animated Stories of Copper Country Miners" The project is similar to a project conducted by the nonprofit StoryCorps. Watch the video above and below to get a sense of the project!! To support this and projects like this, make a donation today.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Author -
Mary Doria Russell
Saturday, April 30, 2022
1:00 -2:30 pm on April 30th
This event is free but tickets required

Reserve Your Seat (Free)

2022 Michigan Read Selection!
“The Women of the Copper Country,” is Mary Doria Russell's riveting account of 25 year old Anna Clemenc as she stood up for the miners and their families during the 1913 copper strike. Author talk from 1-2pm followed by
booksigning.

"Calumet Through Annie's Eyes"
A Walking Tour of Calumet
Saturday, April 30th