Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk storyteller who's called Chicago his home for the last ten thousand years or so. His graphic memoir "Come Home, Indio" was nominated for an Ignatz and was a finalist for the LA Times Bookprize. His comic-book essay "Paper Cuts", done in residency at The Newberry Library, is currently being taught […]
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum will be debuting new field trip and tour programming in the autumn of 2026! To prepare, we will be training new and current docents on the new programs during the summer. We will be hosting information sessions on our volunteer docent program on Thursday, June 18th, from 1:00 PM to […]
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum will be debuting new field trip and tour programming in the autumn of 2026! To prepare, we will be training new and current docents on the new programs during the summer. We will be hosting information sessions on our volunteer docent program on Thursday, June 18th, from 1:00 PM to […]
Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and finding community among fellow gardeners. This month there will be: Free seeds & volunteer garden weeding Journaling prompts: reflection on […]
We invite you to join us for a reception to close Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art on Friday, June 26th at 6pm. Museum members and Native Community reception starts at 5pm. Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and rooted in Great Lakes and Woodland Indigenous cultures, the exhibit explored themes of Ancestors’ […]
Evanston Garden Walk 2026 Free Admission Day and Pop-up Market The Evanston Environmental Association is hosting their annual walk through some of the most creative gardens Evanston has to offer on Sunday, June 28th from 12-5pm. Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum will be a featured public space for this year’s walk. The museum will have free […]
Come join us for story time! We will start each session with board books for toddlers, followed by a little movement and music. All of our books are written by Native authors. The program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and finding community among fellow gardeners. This month there will be: Free seeds & volunteer garden weeding Journaling prompts: reflection on […]
Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out with our garden manager, Camille Billie, to learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and finding community among fellow gardeners. This month there will be: Free seeds for winter sowing and spring 2027 Journaling prompts: […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, present, and future. Join us at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations 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 […]
Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Free Day was generously sponsored by Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner, 13th District and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, State Representative, 17th District.Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up […]
Save the Date for our 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 […]