BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260217T224214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T224217Z UID:11227-1781519400-1781521200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe will start each session with board books for toddlers\, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by Native authors. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there! \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10472/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20251209T163040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163104Z UID:11128-1781690400-1781715600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:June Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, June 17th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month\, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. \nBooth spots are limited\, please contact Josee at jstarr@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/june-free-day-2026/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/June-2025-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260421T214025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T155113Z UID:12619-1781719200-1781722800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Living Stories - Artist Talk: Jim Terry DESCRIPTION:Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who’s called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir “Come Home\, Indio” was nominated for an Ignatz and was a finalist for the LA Times Bookprize. His comic-book essay “Paper Cuts”\, done in residency at The Newberry Library\, is currently being taught in several schools and he has worked as a comics illustrator for almost two decades with everyone from Marvel to Heavy Metal. This August his prose will be published in the anticipated “Never Whistle At Night 2: Back For Blood” and he just completed the feature length film “Shank”. \n  \nJoin artist Jim Terry for an insightful artist talk on Wednesday\, June 17th at the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston. Jim is featured in our exhibition Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art\, set to close on June 30th\, 2026. Join us at 5pm for a guided tour through the exhibition\, followed by a one-hour discussion starting at 6pm. \n  \nPlease RSVP below. This is a FREE event. For more information about this program\, please contact info@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911 | www.gichigamiin-museum.org \n  \n*This program was originally scheduled for June 10\, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience in the date change. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/living-stories-artist-talk-jim-terry/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/06.26-Artist-Talk-Jim-Terry-2160-x-1080-px-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260430T211101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T211101Z UID:12669-1781787600-1781791200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:New Docent Info Session DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/new-docent-info-session/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Docent-Orientation-06.2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Lamble":MAILTO:mlamble@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260430T211115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T211201Z UID:12678-1781802000-1781805600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:New Docent Info Session DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/new-docent-info-session-2/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Docent-Orientation-06.2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Lamble":MAILTO:mlamble@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260501T173623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T174616Z UID:12694-1782298800-1782313200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Garden Info Swap DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/garden-info-swap-2/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BannerJune.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camille Billie":MAILTO:camille.billie@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260602T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T185916Z UID:12919-1782496800-1782504000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Closing Reception: Living Stories DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/closing-reception-living-stories/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Living-Stories-reception-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260217T224407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T224411Z UID:11232-1782729000-1782730800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe will start each session with board books for toddlers\, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by Native authors. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there! \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10473/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260501T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T174929Z UID:12705-1784113200-1784127600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Garden Info Swap DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/garden-info-swap-3/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BannerJuly.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camille Billie":MAILTO:camille.billie@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260501T175005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175237Z UID:12712-1787742000-1787756400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Garden Info Swap DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/garden-info-swap-4/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BannerAugust.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camille Billie":MAILTO:camille.billie@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260219T175111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T182350Z UID:11237-1791763200-1791849599@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past\, present\, and future. Join us at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Indigenous cultures with FREE admission to the museum all day. Bring your friends and your family to enrich your understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures and enjoy guided craft activities. \nFull schedule of events coming soon!  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd2026/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IPD-2025-Save-the-Date-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260219T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T224400Z UID:11264-1795600800-1795626000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:November Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, November 25th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThis Free Day was generously sponsored by Josina Morita\, Cook County Commissioner\, 13th District and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz\, State Representative\, 17th District. \nOur monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month\, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. \nBooth spots are limited\, please contact Josee at jstarr@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/11272/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/November-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260219T180210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T182449Z UID:11244-1795860000-1795878000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market - Small Business Saturday DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for our Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday \nThis program honors Native American entrepreneurs and brings together innovative Native artists\, business owners\, leaders\, and creators with community members\, buyers\, and potential clients. Participating Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their arts and crafts\, contributions\, accomplishments\, and professional services with the public\, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.  \nAdmission is FREE \n\n\n\nNative Artists and Small Businesses\nStart your holiday shopping early and show your support for local Native American Small Businesses this Small Business Saturday. \n  \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: \nJosee Starr | jstarr@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/fall-market-2026/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fall-market-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121111 CREATED:20260219T224306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T224331Z UID:11273-1798624800-1798650000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:December Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, December 30th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month\, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. \nBooth spots are limited\, please contact Josee at jstarr@gichigamiin.org to reserve your spot. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday\, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm.  Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures\, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ spirituality\, Balance in nature\, Identity and representation\, and Expressions of survival. This is your last chance to go through the exhibit to reflect on these themes\, what they mean to you\, and how you relate to them. This exhibit explores the evolving relationships between traditional Woodland Native American art and its contemporary interpretations\, featuring the works of living artists who are pushing these traditions forward. Featuring Christal Ratt (Pidabinikwe)\, Valaria Tatera\, Martina Gauthier\, Le’Ana Asher\, Sharon Hoogstraten\, Jennifer Stevens\, Monica Rickert-Bolter\, and Jim Terry.  Living Stories was part of Art Design Chicago\, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. Living Stories is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/11273/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/December-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR