Thank you for attending the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian’s first-ever community powwow in partnership with Evanston Township High School. This historic community event celebrated our forthcoming rebranding and honors the achievements of Illinois’s Native community, including the state-wide inclusion of Indigenous histories in public schools and the establishment of the state’s first Indian Reservation for the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.
“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!
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.
Vendor Information
The powwow will host dozens of booths featuring local Indigenous artists, food vendors, and cultural institutions, and community partners. Take a break from the arena floor to try some Indigenous foods and browse a wide array of traditional and contemporary Native art. If you missed a chance to visit the museum, we will have a special pop-up shop and information booth during the powwow as well.
Our vendor sign up is full this year, please contact Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org for future vendor opportunities or for any questions about this years powwow.
Volunteer Information
Join us in creating a memorable experience at the powwow by lending your hands and hearts as a volunteer; whether you’re helping with setup, guiding guests, or sharing in the vibrant atmosphere, your contribution will make a difference, and together we’ll celebrate community, culture, and connection in an unforgettable way.
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.
Vendor Information
The powwow will host dozens of booths featuring local Indigenous artists, food vendors, and cultural institutions, and community partners. Take a break from the arena floor to try some Indigenous foods and browse a wide array of traditional and contemporary Native art. If you missed a chance to visit the museum, we will have a special pop-up shop and information booth during the powwow as well.
Our vendor sign up is full this year, please contact Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org for future vendor opportunities or for any questions about this years powwow.
Volunteer Information
Join us in creating a memorable experience at the powwow by lending your hands and hearts as a volunteer; whether you’re helping with setup, guiding guests, or sharing in the vibrant atmosphere, your contribution will make a difference, and together we’ll celebrate community, culture, and connection in an unforgettable way.
Contact David Morales – dmorales94@cps.edu for volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Sign-up Form Here
Contact Joseph – jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org for sponsorship opportunities.
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
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