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SUMMARY:47th Annual Benefit
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\n47th Annual Benefit\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024 \nTime: VIP Reception and Book Signing-5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nGala-6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nGuest of Honor: Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota)\, award-winning chef\, educator\, author\, and activist \nLocation: Palmhouse\, 619 Howard Street\, Evanston\, IL 60202  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chef Sean ShermanFounder/Senior Director of Vision & Strategic Partnerships\, NĀTIFSFounder/CEO\, The Sioux Chef and Owamni by The Sioux Chef \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sean Sherman\n				A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe\, Chef Sean Sherman focuses on the revitalization and evolution of Indigenous foods systems throughout North America. Through his activism and advocacy\, Sean is helping to reclaim and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Indigenous communities around the world. \nSean has dedicated his career to supporting and promoting Indigenous food systems and Native food sovereignty. His goal is to make Indigenous foods more accessible to as many communities as possible through the non-profit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS) and its Indigenous Food Lab professional Indigenous kitchen andtraining center. Working to address the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native foodways\, NĀTIFS imagines a new North American food system that generates wealth and improves health in Native communities through food-related enterprises. \nSean’s first book\, The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen\, received the James Beard Award forBest American Cookbook in 2018\, and he was given the 2019 Leadership Award from theJames Beard Foundation. In 2021\, Sean opened Minnesota’s first full service Indigenousrestaurant\, Owamni\, which received the 2022 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurantin America on top of numerous awards nationwide. \nSean has just been named one of the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2023. For morevisit his website seansherman.com. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets are available now\, more info and full schedule coming soon!  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911 | www.mitchellmuseum.org
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/47th/
LOCATION:PALMHOUSE\, 619 Howard Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T185214
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SUMMARY:Corn Husk Bat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Mitchell Museum on Monday\, October 28th between 4-6pm to make corn husk bats for spooky season! These cute bats are a neat way to use the husks of corn as fall decor for more than one fall season! Camille will be hosting the workshop in our library space wearing her favorite spooky season fit 🦇🎃
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/corn-husk-bat-workshop/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185214
CREATED:20241008T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T181507Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:CNAIR Artist and Elders in Residence Full Schedule October 8 – 18\, 2024 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FERN RENVILLE  \nFern Renville is a storyteller\, artist\, playwright\, and enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Fern lives in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, where she is currently investigating the role of nettle fiber in Dakota material culture as a Native Artist in Residence at the Minnesota Historical Society. As part of her residency she has been using nettle plant fiber\, processing into cordage\, and weaving a community fishing net. In her most recent residency she worked to bring her art back to her Dakota homelands to build a connection through nettle fiber and stories\, knowledge\, and sharing history. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ROGER FERNANDES  \nRoger Fernandes is a Native American artist\, storyteller\, and educator whose work focuses on the culture and arts of the Coast Salish tribes of western Washington. He is a member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe or Nəxʷsƛá̕ yə̕ m! and has a B.A. in Native American Studies from The Evergreen State College and an M.A. in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University. He has worked in a variety of arenas including Native education\, social work\, arts\, and culture. As an artist he practices and teaches Coast Salish design and as a storyteller he shares storytelling as a foundational human process for teaching and healing. He currently teaches courses on storytelling and art at the University of Washington\, Northwest Indian College\, and other learning institutions.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/an-evening-of-storytelling/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T160000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day Powwow
DESCRIPTION: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.\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				235-DSC02866\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				238-DSC02870\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				276-DSC02966\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				285-DSC02989\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				280-DSC02978\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				292-DSC03004\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				287-DSC02994\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				375-DSC03171\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				364-DSC03147\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				363-DSC03145\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				352-DSC03121\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				345-DSC03103\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				334-DSC03082\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				324-DSC03070\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				322-DSC03068\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				314-DSC03058\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				313-DSC03057\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				312-DSC03056\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				308-DSC03046\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				267-DSC02943\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				264-DSC02927\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				243-DSC02881\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				232-DSC02862\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				233-DSC02863\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				249-DSC02890\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				382-DSC03190\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				366-DSC03152\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				311-DSC03055\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				357-DSC03128\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				333-DSC03081\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				332-DSC03080\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				327-DSC03073\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				315-DSC03059\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				302-DSC03032\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				268-DSC02944\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				258-DSC02909\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				251-DSC02892\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In the Press \nABC 7 – Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with song\, dance\, culture\, and connection \nEvanston Now – Pow wow attracts hundreds to ETHS \nThe Daily Northwestern – Mitchell Museum engages with local Indigenous communities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day \nThe Daily Northwestern – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow brings together both native and non-native community \nThe Evanston Roundtable – First community powwow celebrates Indigenous culture\, diversity \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What is a pow-wow?\n“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. \nPow Wows are held for homecoming\, birthday\, annual gathering\, anniversaries – or just because! \nThere 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/ \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sponsors\nIf 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners:\nEvanston Township High School \nMitchell Museum of the American Indian \nChicago Public Schools – American Indian Education Program \nFox Way Designs \nSt. Kateri Center of Chicago \nVisionary Ventures\, LLC \nNorthwestern University Indigenous STEAM \nAloha Center of Chicago \nTunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana \nHEROS – Healing Everyday Racism in Our Schools \nCentral Street Evanston \nCity of Evanston \nAccounting Solutions Ltd \nSt. Matthews Episcopal Church of Evanston \nUnitarian Church of Evanston \nRewilding Your Psyche\, PLLC \nConservation Fund
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd-powwow/
LOCATION:ETHS Field House\, 1600 Dodge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185214
CREATED:20240612T191702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T191806Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past\, present\, and future. Join us at the Mitchell 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				For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd2024/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185214
CREATED:20240909T190604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T191519Z
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SUMMARY:CAICC Education Committee Game Day Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The CAICC Education Committee invites you to our Game Day Fundraiser. Join us forthe last game of the regular season at Wrigley Field! A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased through this offer will be donated to support the work of CAICC’sEducation Committee\, whose mission is to provide\, advocate\, and support an inter-tribal urban system of education\, through networks of Native American Programs and other providers to increase academic and career success for multi-generations that recognizes formal education and tribal cultures/traditions. \nPurchase tickets in groups to ensure you sit together. To support\, tickets must bepurchased though this link: \n			\n				Purchase Tickets
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/caicc-education-committee-game-day-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Wrigley Field\, 1060 W Addison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185214
CREATED:20240910T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T220047Z
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SUMMARY:Evanston Ecology Center Presents: Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/evanston-ecology-center-presents-harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Eggleston Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240610T214705Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of family crafts\, storytelling\, native food\, shop at our Artists Alley\, enjoy live music\, and so much more!\n \n\n \nThroughout the event you can visit info booths to learn more about other incredible work being done by our partnering organizations. Visit our Artists Alley to shop at a handful of Native artists booths\, and stick around to purchase some Native American foods\, enjoy live music\, and visit our ongoing exhibits. This event will have something for everyone. Limited parking is available along Central Street and the parking lot behind the museum.\n \nThis free event would not have been possible without the support by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council an agency supported by the City of Evanston\, IACA\, and the NEA.\n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Artist Alley\nLocated outside the museum in our parking lot\, visit info booths\, Native artist booths\, and Food will be available for sale during the event. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule of Events\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Museum Activities \nAll day crafts and coloring pages for the kids and families on the 2nd floor. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				10:30-11:30 am Critter Visit with Evanston Ecology Center\n				Join the Evanston Ecology Center for a Critter Visit! Meet live animals up close\, as we learn about each animal’s unique adaptations\, the senses that they use\, the groups they belong to\, and the important roles that they play in their habitats. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				12:15-1:15 pm Airdry clay turtles with Cynthia Thomas \n				Cynthia Thomas (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) will be leading an air-dry clay turtle art workshop for all ages! \nCynthia is a Pottery/Ceramic Artist who earned her Bachelors degree is Art and went on to earn a Masters degree in Secondary Education. In addition to be a successful artist\, Cynthia has gained 20 years teaching experience.  \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2:00-3:00 pm Resin Birchbark Earrings with Porcupine Quills with Sunny Webster\n				Sunny Webster (Oneida) will be leading a workshop on creating resin birchbark earrings. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				3009 Building \nWe will have live music! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lanialoha Lee \n				Lanialoha Lee – Pacific Soundz Productions – (Native Hawaiian) \nMy continuing work as a professional performing artist in music and dance encompassed chanting\, vocal work\, instrumentation characteristic to both Western and Pacific Island cultural arts\, and production. Throughout my career\, I’ve taught thousands of `ukulele\, hula\, and Tahitian drum students\, enhancing my curriculum and cultivating a new generation of artists with a refined sensitivity to the culture bridging the Midwest to the islands through shared repertoire. As a Midwest-based Native Hawaiian\, I continue to preserve\, perpetuate\, and protect Pacific Island cultural arts. I hope an appreciation will develop and augment the cultural literacy of those less familiar with the mesmerizing rhythms of music\, dance\, and poetic text of the South Pacific islands. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/family-day-2024/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T200552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T204529Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nThursday tours are with Corrine\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 6:30pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/0829630/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T195637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195641Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nWednesday tours are with Carol\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 10:30am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/08281030/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T193520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T193523Z
UID:8318-1724767200-1724770800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 2pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/082702/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T184746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T184750Z
UID:8255-1724756400-1724760000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/082711/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195436Z
UID:8356-1724236200-1724239800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nWednesday tours are with Carol\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 10:30am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/08211030/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T193210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T193214Z
UID:8310-1724162400-1724166000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 2pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/082002/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T182020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182025Z
UID:8247-1724151600-1724155200@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/082011/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240730T215133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T215137Z
UID:8522-1723636800-1723651200@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Youth Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of our Kids Book Club and celebrate Native authors and children’s literature at St. Kateri August 12th and 14th from 12:00-4:00 pm. The afternoon of entertainment and enriching activities will feature book readings from Author Maria Des Jarlait and art with Negwes White\, pizza and ice cream\, and more! Members from Northwestern’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research will also be present to conduct surveys\, researching the importance of Native authored children’s literature.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information about this program\, please contact: \nJosee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org or Negwes – nwhite@stbenedict.com \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This is a part of the Native Cover-to-Cover Project.\nAbout the Project\n \nWe are offering six Native-authored books that undo harmful stereotypes and inaccurate information presented to Native and non-Native children in classrooms and libraries while amplifying the work of Indigenous authors whose stories positively and authentically reflect the diversity and strengths of Native people and communities.\n\nThe six Native-authored books are available at no cost to participating families. \nWho Can Participate? \n\nFamilies of all backgrounds with children aged 5-11 are eligible to participate.\n \nHow to Participate\nFamilies will also be asked to participate in a research study related to the children’s books. To participate and reserve your books\, please register in advance here.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nAbout the Research Study\nParticipating families will be asked to take part in surveys asking questions about you\, and about stories and books. Families of all backgrounds with children aged 5-11 are eligible to participate. \nA legal guardian needs to be present with children to be eligible. Surveys will take between 15 minutes and an hour\, and you will be invited to 2 community events in total and asked to participate in the survey at or after each event. \nTitle of Study: Advancing a New Narrative Through Native Representation and Culturally Responsive Programs; Study # STU00219880. Principal Investigator: Stephen Hersh
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/youth_book_club_2/
LOCATION:St. Kateri Center of Chicago\, 3938 N. Leavitt St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/08.2024-youth-book-club-2160-x-1080px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240605T211218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T211324Z
UID:8031-1723629600-1723654800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:August Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, August 14th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our 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-museum.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/august-free-day-2024/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/August-2024.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T192901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T192905Z
UID:8302-1723557600-1723561200@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 2pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/081302/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T181810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T181815Z
UID:8239-1723546800-1723550400@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/081311/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240730T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213738Z
UID:8505-1723464000-1723478400@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Youth Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of our Kids Book Club and celebrate Native authors and children’s literature at St. Kateri August 12th and 14th from 12:00-4:00 pm. The afternoon of entertainment and enriching activities will feature book readings from Author Maria Des Jarlait and art with Negwes White\, pizza and ice cream\, and more! Members from Northwestern’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research will also be present to conduct surveys\, researching the importance of Native authored children’s literature.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information about this program\, please contact: \nJosee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org or Negwes – nwhite@stbenedict.com \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book Reading by Local Author Maria Des Jarlait\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Maria “White cedar woman” is an indigenous woman who is from the Arikara tribe of Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota and Ojibwe from Red Lake\, Minnesota. She was raised on the reservation in North Dakota and had big city dreams.  She went on to college in Chicago\, Il where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and English as a second language. She is married to her best friend Joel and has two daughters Aiyanna and Ayasha that keep her plenty busy.  She teaches Preschool in Illinois where she seen the need for books that represent Native American children as people of today. She wrote this book based on her experiences as a child with her grandmother and her two daughter’s experiences with their adventurous grandmother Peggy as well. This is her story that she hopes to inspire more Native American children to dream big.  Miigwetch (thank you)! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This is a part of the Native Cover-to-Cover Project.\nAbout the Project\n \nWe are offering six Native-authored books that undo harmful stereotypes and inaccurate information presented to Native and non-Native children in classrooms and libraries while amplifying the work of Indigenous authors whose stories positively and authentically reflect the diversity and strengths of Native people and communities.\n\nThe six Native-authored books are available at no cost to participating families. \nWho Can Participate? \n\nFamilies of all backgrounds with children aged 5-11 are eligible to participate.\n \nHow to Participate\nFamilies will also be asked to participate in a research study related to the children’s books. To participate and reserve your books\, please register in advance here.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nAbout the Research Study\nParticipating families will be asked to take part in surveys asking questions about you\, and about stories and books. Families of all backgrounds with children aged 5-11 are eligible to participate. \nA legal guardian needs to be present with children to be eligible. Surveys will take between 15 minutes and an hour\, and you will be invited to 2 community events in total and asked to participate in the survey at or after each event. \nTitle of Study: Advancing a New Narrative Through Native Representation and Culturally Responsive Programs; Study # STU00219880. Principal Investigator: Stephen Hersh
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/youth_book_club/
LOCATION:St. Kateri Center of Chicago\, 3938 N. Leavitt St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/08.2024-youth-book-club-2160-x-1080px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T192552Z
UID:8294-1722952800-1722956400@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 2pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/080602/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T181452Z
UID:8230-1722942000-1722945600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/080611/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240712T190214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T194106Z
UID:8467-1722537000-1722542400@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Firsthand: Homeless – Homelessness and Chicago’s Native American Community
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Program\nAugust 1\, 6:30 pm (CDT) | Free to the public | 3009 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\nJoin WTTW\, in partnership with the Mitchell Museum and Visionary Ventures NFP\, for a community conversation in connection with the Firsthand: Homeless initiative. \nShelly Tucciarelli\, Executive Director at Visionary Ventures\, will moderate a discussion with two panelists: \n\nPamala M. Silas\, CAE\, a recognized Native American leader with more than 30 years of experience who has successfully led various regional and national Native American and non-profit organizations. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement at Northwestern University’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research.\nJaime Torres Carmona\, the Founder and Principal of CANOPY\, an award-winning architecture and urban design practice based in Chicago. Jaime is also a Baker and Ryerson Fellow\, contributing his expertise in urban design to the discussion.\n\nShelly and the panelists will address the challenges and barriers of affordable housing and the underrepresented Native American homeless population and delve into the groundbreaking establishment of the first affordable housing development for Native Americans in Chicago’s history. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but RSVP is required.\n \nThis discussion will be held in our annex building at 3009 Central Street\, free parking is available in our parking lot located behind the museum or free street parking. Doors will open at 6pm. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n			\n				RSVP & more information
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/wttw-firsthand-homeless/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian – 3009\, 3009 Central Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195039Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nWednesday tours are with Carol\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 10:30am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/07311030/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T192238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T192242Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 2pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/073002/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T175045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T175049Z
UID:8222-1722337200-1722340800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/073011/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240612T204912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T152634Z
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SUMMARY:The Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule and Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In Partnership with the Goodman Theatre\nNow in its third year\, The Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity returns to the Goodman. \nOn July 26th and 27th\, join us for a Native artist showcase\, and a full day of workshops\, panels\, performances and more\, featuring Native scholars\, artists\, designers and vendors. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Vendor Registration\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This 2-day gathering honors Indigenous artists and brings together Native artists\, creators\, and business owners in Goodman Theatre lobby and gift shop. 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 Indigenous entrepreneurs by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities. \nParticipation for vendors is free. Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists interested in attending and showcasing their work can RSVP by completing the registration form. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Sponsors
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/sweetest-season-3/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 North Dearborn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195952Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nThursday tours are with Corrine\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 6:30pm\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/07250630/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T194738Z
UID:8340-1721817000-1721820600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nWednesday tours are with Carol\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 10:30am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/07241030/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185215
CREATED:20240703T173346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173349Z
UID:8214-1721732400-1721736000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a 60-minute tour through our main exhibit A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures with one of our docents on select days this summer! \nTuesday tours are with John\, please pay at the door upon arrival. Tours start promptly at 11am\, meet at the Child of the Clouds statue.  Tour rates are: \n\n$10/adult\n$8/child\, teacher(w/id)\, senior\n\n  \n\n \n\nA Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures  \nOne of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures” will take you through the major regions of the US and Canada and highlight the art and material culture of the tribes who live there. There are over 1\,200 federally recognized tribes that live across the US and Canada with differing though similar cultures\, languages\, and stories. The regions include: Woodlands\, Plains\, Southwest\, Northwest Coast and California\, and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. While exploring each region\, you will learn about: Housing\, Transportation\, Food\, Clothing\, Art\, and Design.  
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/072311/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jiimaan-scaled-e1720034432382.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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