Docent Tour: A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

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! Thursday 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: […]

Family Day 2024

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Join us for an afternoon of family crafts, storytelling, native food, shop at our Artists Alley, enjoy live music, and so much more!     Throughout 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 […]

CAICC Education Committee Game Day Fundraiser

Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St., Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

An Evening of Storytelling

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

CNAIR Artist and Elders in Residence Full Schedule October 8 - 18, 2024FERN RENVILLE  Fern 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 […]

Corn Husk Bat Workshop

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

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November Free Day

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. Featured Artists this […]

Dagwaagin(Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

  Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market - Small Business Saturday This 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 […]

December Free Day

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL, United States

Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, December 30th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists. Booth spots […]