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  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow

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    ETHS Field House 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • 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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  • 47th Annual Benefit

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    PALMHOUSE 619 Howard Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    You're Invited to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 47th Annual Benefit Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: VIP Reception and Book Signing-5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gala-6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Guest of Honor: Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota), award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist Location: Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202   Chef Sean Sherman Founder/Senior Director […]

  • 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 […]

  • January 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, January 20th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day is made possible thanks to a generous contribution in memory of Isaac Moldofsky.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit and […]

  • February 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, February 17th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day is made possible thanks to a generous contribution in honor of Robin Wall Kimmerer!Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month, visit […]

  • Opening Reception: Living Stories

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

    Thank you for attending the opening of Living Stories!    Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and the rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures, the exhibit explores themes of Ancestors’ spirituality, Balance in nature, Identity and representation, and Expressions of survival. As you go through the exhibit you’ll have chances to reflect on […]

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  • Author Discussion with Carole Lindstrom

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

    Join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 3:30pm as we welcome Carole Lindstrom, author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning We Are Water Protectors; My Powerful Hair; and Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior. She is Anishinaabe/Métis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. She was born and raised in Nebraska and currently […]

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  • March 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 Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day was generously sponsored in honor of Friends and Neighbors, to inspire others to band together in service of the community.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous […]