Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow

In the Press

ABC 7 – Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with song, dance, culture, and connection

Evanston Now – Pow wow attracts hundreds to ETHS

The Daily Northwestern – Mitchell Museum engages with local Indigenous communities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The Daily Northwestern – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow brings together both native and non-native community

The Evanston Roundtable – First community powwow celebrates Indigenous culture, diversity

What is a pow-wow?

“Pow Wow are Native American gatherings that include singing, dancing, food, crafts, and reconnecting with old friends.  Pow Wows are a way for Native people to celebrate.

Pow Wows are held for homecoming, birthday, annual gathering, anniversaries – or just because!

There are several different stories of how the gathering was started. Some believe that the pow wow originated with the War dance Societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains Tribes.” continue reading here https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-pow-wow/

Sponsors

If you’re able, we have sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and organizations to help us make this a celebration to remember! Your support will help elevate Native voices, accelerate respect for Great Lakes Indigenous cultures, and create a more inclusive and culturally rich community.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners:

Evanston Township High School

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Chicago Public Schools – American Indian Education Program

Fox Way Designs

St. Kateri Center of Chicago

Visionary Ventures, LLC

Northwestern University Indigenous STEAM

Aloha Center of Chicago

Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

HEROS – Healing Everyday Racism in Our Schools

Central Street Evanston

City of Evanston

Accounting Solutions Ltd

St. Matthews Episcopal Church of Evanston

Unitarian Church of Evanston

Rewilding Your Psyche, PLLC

Conservation Fund