BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240703T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T194042Z UID:8326-1720607400-1720611000@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/07101030/ 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:20240709T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240524T192827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T192834Z UID:7959-1720537200-1720542600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Volunteer & Docent Orientation DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a volunteer or docent? Learn more about getting involved at the Mitchell Museum in our 1-hour long orientation session. During the orientation\, we’ll share information on our museum docent program\, our upcoming traveling docent program\, as well as opportunities to volunteer in front desk/administrative\, garden\, and craft activity programs.  RSVP below. \n For more information\, please contact: Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911 URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/volunteer-docent-orientation-6/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.mitchellmuseum.org-2160-×-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Josee Starr":MAILTO:jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240703T190609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T191010Z UID:8262-1720533600-1720537200@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/070902/ 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:20240709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240703T171602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172754Z UID:8193-1720522800-1720526400@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/070911/ 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:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240524T194904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T194910Z UID:7969-1720000800-1720026000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:July Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 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/july-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/2024/05/July-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240117T195057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211559Z UID:7201-1718910000-1718915400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Fundraiser: The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell Documentary DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Fundraiser for Mitchell Museum of the American Indian: The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell Documentary \nThursday\, June 20 |  7 PM film showtime \n \nAs one of the treaty signers in 1829 and 1833\, Billy Caldwell and others negotiated the sale of 5\,000\,000 acres of land in northwest Illinois\, resulting in the removal of all Native American tribes in the state of Illinois. Billy Caldwell\, son of a Mohawk woman\, Rising Sun and British Army Captain\, William Caldwell was a leader in early Chicago.  Although he was not a blood relative of the Great Lakes tribes in the area in 1833\, Caldwell worked to negotiate the safe passage of the United Nations of Chippawa\, Ottawa and Potawatomi out of the state of Illinois and west to Council Bluffs\, Iowa. Today\, Caldwell’s Band of Prairie People now live in Mayetta\, Kansas as the federally-recognized tribe of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This documentary explores these actions through research and interviews with local subject experts.\n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, email jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org or call the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian (847) 475-0911. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/fundraiser-the-negotiator-billy-caldwell-documentary/ LOCATION:illinois holocaust museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/A-Fundraiser-for-Mitchell-Museum-of-the-American-Indian-The-Negotiator-Billy-Caldwell-Documentary-Thursday-June-20-7-PM-film-showtime.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240524T192223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T192230Z UID:7945-1718722800-1718728200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Volunteer & Docent Orientation DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a volunteer or docent? Learn more about getting involved at the Mitchell Museum in our 1-hour long orientation session. During the orientation\, we’ll share information on our museum docent program\, our upcoming traveling docent program\, as well as opportunities to volunteer in front desk/administrative\, garden\, and craft activity programs.  RSVP below. \n For more information\, please contact: Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911 URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/volunteer-docent-orientation-5/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.mitchellmuseum.org-2160-×-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Josee Starr":MAILTO:jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240305T175601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163212Z UID:7399-1718359200-1718384400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:June Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday\, June 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/june-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/2024/02/June-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240403T205225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T205230Z UID:7534-1715859000-1715866200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Rebranding Focus Group: Members/Partners DESCRIPTION:As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey\, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community\, our members\, and partners.  \nWe invite our museum members and partners to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our rebranding focus group at the Mitchell Museum on Thursday\, May 16\, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on our new direction\, name\, and logo change. \nLight refreshments will be available for in-person guests. \nPlease RSVP. The meeting link will be emailed before May 16 to all virtual guests. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/members_partners_focus_group/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/member-partner-focus-group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240403T200750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T200756Z UID:7556-1715279400-1715284800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Screening: Where We Belong DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 9th at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of Where We Belong\, by Madeline Sayet. Presented by Dancing Pony Productions.  \nWhere We Belong is a personal story of an Indigenous theatre-maker’s journey across geographic borders\, personal history\, and cultural legacies; in search of a place to belong. Sayet’s autobiographical account in Where We Belong shares her experience pursuing a Ph.D. in Shakespeare in England. There she finds a country that refuses to acknowledge its role in colonialism while echoing a journey to England braved by Native ancestors in the 1700s following treatise betrayals\, forcing us to consider what it means to belong in an increasingly globalized world.  \nThe play Where We Belong opened at the Goodman Theatre in 2022.  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/screening_where_we_belong/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dancing-Pony-Productions-presents-a-Screening-of-the-Woolly-Mammoth-Video-Production-OF.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240425T183855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T183859Z UID:7726-1715274000-1715279400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:2024 Law in Motion Lecture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/2024-law-in-motion-lecture/ LOCATION:Segal Visitors Center\, 1841 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Legal-Studies-2024-Law-in-Motion-Talk-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240226T184651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T161844Z UID:7360-1714730400-1714755600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:May Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday\, May 3rd\, 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artists in Attendance:  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/may-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/2024/02/May-2024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240403T192055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T165905Z UID:7516-1713456000-1713463200@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Rebranding Focus Group: Native/Indigenous Community DESCRIPTION:As the Mitchell Museum continues the next steps in our community-driven rebranding journey\, we will host a series of hybrid focus groups to seek valuable input from the Native community\, our members\, and partners.  \nWe invite the local Native/Indigenous community to help shape the museum’s future and share your input and ideas at our rebranding focus group at the Mitchell Museum on Thursday\, April 18\, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on our new direction\, name\, and logo change. \nLight refreshments will be available for in-person guests. \nPlease RSVP. The meeting link will be emailed before April 18 to all virtual guests. \nNext Focus Group: Members/Partners Focus Group – Thursday\, May 16\, 2024 – 11:30AM – 1:30PM URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/native_indigenous_focus_group/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/native-indigenous-focus-group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20231220T175744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T163113Z UID:7082-1712743200-1712768400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:April Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, April 10th\, 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ChaCha Beads – ig\, fb\,   \nBeaded/shell work jewelry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundri Beadwork\, LLC –  \nBeaded earrings\, jewelry\, beadwork\, blankets\, totes\, and more URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/april-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/2023/12/April-2024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20240314T162336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T165220Z UID:7433-1712599200-1712602800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Artist Discussion w/ Chelsea Bighorn DESCRIPTION:Join us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion.\nChelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe\, Arizona\, her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes from Montana and the Shoshone-Paiute from Northern Nevada. Bighorn’s hand cut paper artwork is the result of her combining traditional Native American design elements with elements from her Irish American heritage. Using this process\, she tells her personal history through her designs. Bighorn has shown her work at the Museum of Contemporary Native Art\, SITE Santa Fe\, and The Balzar Gallery. She graduated with honors from The Institute of American Indian Arts in 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts. Bighorn currently resides in Chicago\, Illinois where she is attending the School of The Art Institute of Chicago to get her Master of Fine Arts in Fiber and Material Studies. https://chelseabighorn.com/home.html \nArtist Statement  \nI explore art and design in a way that merges natural and geometric elements through a variety of mediums\, including fiber arts and cut paper works. The subject matter varies from abstract to realistically illustrative depending on the concept and series. My most recent series of works are hand-cut paper patterns that resemble screens or stained-glass windows\, which were the original inspiration. In addition to the inspiration drawn from my Catholic roots\, I incorporate traditional beading and weaving patterns from my Native American heritage into my design work. I bring together disparate elements into a design that demonstrates balance and harmony.  \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free virtual discussion series open to our members\, friends\, and visitors. This program was partially funded by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council and supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-0911 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/chelsea-bighorn/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/04.2024-Virtual-Artist-Discussion-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143204 CREATED:20231220T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T154653Z UID:7068-1711533600-1711558800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:March Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, March 27th\, 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 \n Our monthly Museum Free Days will now include Indigenous Artists Pop-Up Markets! Each month\, visit and shop with different local Indigenous artists.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunset Kwe Designs \nfun and expressive apparel\, bags and accessories mixed with ribbon skirts and beadwork. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundri Beadwork\, LLC –  \nBeaded earrings\, jewelry\, beadwork\, blankets\, totes\, and more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fox Way Designs \nRibbon skirts\, necklaces\, earrings URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/march-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/2023/12/March-2024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231219T224912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T224915Z UID:7059-1708336800-1708362000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:February Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday\, February 19th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/feb-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/2023/12/Feb-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20240124T181911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T181914Z UID:7261-1708077600-1708102800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:February Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday\, February 16th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/feb-16-free-day/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Feb-2024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20240117T174143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T185855Z UID:7091-1708077600-1708102800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children’s Literature DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nThe Mitchell Museum\, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research\, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at the second Native Book Fair on Friday\, February 16th\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nAbout the Project\n\n\n\n\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. \nThe six Native-authored books are available at no cost to participating families. \n\n\nWho Can Participate?\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 Form\n \n \n \n \n \n About 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/feb-native-voices-cover-to-cover-project/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cover2_nativevoices.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231208T184210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T190152Z UID:6943-1705312800-1705338000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Native Voices Cover-to-Cover Project: Ensuring Indigenous Representation in Children's Literature DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nThe Mitchell Museum\, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research\, kicks off a new project to ensure Indigenous representation in children’s literature at our first Native Book Fair on Monday\, January 15th\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nTo make sure authentic Native literature is accessible to everyone\, we will offer a curated selection of six Native-authored books at no cost to families and children (ages 5-11) of all backgrounds. \nThe selection of six books and their themes undo harmful stereotypes and inaccurate information presented to Native and non-Native children in classrooms and libraries while amplifying the work of Indigenous authors who positively and authentically reflect the diversity and strengths of Native people and communities. \nBooks are free to take home for families. Books are limited and will be given on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nTo participate and reserve your books\, please register in advance here: \n\n\n\n \n Form\n \n \n \n \n \n Families will also be asked to participate in a research study related to the children’s books. To participate or to learn more about the research study\, just fill out the form – or attend the first event at the Mitchell Museum on Martin Luther King Day\, Mon. Jan. 15\, at 10am-5pm. \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. A 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. Title 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/native-voices-cover-to-cover-project/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cover-to-cover-2160x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231206T185501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T172335Z UID:6972-1705312800-1705338000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:January Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Monday\, January 15th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church!  \nStay tuned as we announce more free days in the coming months! \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/jan-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/2023/12/January-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231129T184459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T184503Z UID:6921-1702578600-1702584000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: “Without A Whisper - Konnón:Kwe” DESCRIPTION:We are proud to be a community partner for an upcoming program at Illinois Holocaust Museum. \nPlease join us at the Illinois Holocaust Museum for a FREE screening of Without A Whisper – Konnón:Kwe\, a powerful true story about a fight for freedom and equality. \n\n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/film-screening-without-a-whisper-konnonkwe/ LOCATION:illinois holocaust museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IHMEC_WithoutAWhisper_Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231102T195531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T183347Z UID:6699-1702116000-1702220400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:2023 Winter Market DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nOur 2023 Winter Market is back! This program honors Indigenous 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 public\, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.  \nAdmission is FREE \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Indigenous Artists in Attendance\nAll Weekend – Saturday and Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samantha TwoCrow  \nBeaded jewelry\, ribbon skirts\, vintage beaded necklaces\, ledger prints \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fox Way Designs \nRibbon skirts\, necklaces\, earrings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le’Ana Asher Studios LLC \nart cards\, art prints\, small originals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ChaCha Beads – ig\, fb\,   \nBeaded/shell work jewelry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanish Studio – ig  \nlino prints\, cards\, beadwork \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunset Kwe Designs \nfun and expressive apparel\, bags and accessories mixed with ribbon skirts and beadwork. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Firekeepers Crafts\nBeaded jewelry\, apparel\, holiday items (cards and ornaments) small accessories \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday Only\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sky Woman Beadwork \nBead work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stone’r Designs \njewelry\, necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday Only\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundri Beadwork\, LLC –  \nBeaded earrings\, jewelry\, beadwork\, blankets\, totes\, and more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chief Oshkosh Native American Arts \nSterling Silver jewelry and beadwork \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: \nJosee Starr | jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 \nwww.mitchellmuseum.org/events URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/2023-winter-market/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winter-Market-2160-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Josee Starr":MAILTO:jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231031T191931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T191934Z UID:6682-1700647200-1700672400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:November Free Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, November 22nd\, 2023\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/november-free-day-2023/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/November.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20230915T200634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211511Z UID:6473-1699722000-1699736400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:46th Annual Benefit DESCRIPTION:Reception Photos\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 \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 \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 \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 2023 Benefit Photos\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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 End of Year\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 John B. Herrington\, Ph.D. (Chickasaw)\n John B. Herrington\, Ph.D. (Chickasaw)\, was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to travel to space. Like many children in the 1960s\, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Although Herrington held tight to his goal of flying in space\, his path to the astronaut corps was far from what one might expect. A lack of motivation as a freshman in college\, his interest in rock climbing instead captured his imagination\, and he was subsequently suspended from college with a 1.72 GPA.  \nUsing his expertise as a rock climber\, Herrington found work as a member of a survey crew in the Colorado mountains. Exposed to the practical application of real-world mathematics\, he found the passion for learning that had eluded him. Following the advice of the lead project engineer\, Herrington returned to college and graduated with an engineering degree. He was also fortunate to meet a retired Navy captain who encouraged him to apply to the Navy\, which led to a 22-year career as a Naval Aviator\, test pilot\, and astronaut.   \nHis historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was the culmination of years of experience and training with men and women with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds\, and provided Herrington with a unique perspective that he enjoys sharing with audiences worldwide. “From lift off to completing three space walks\, mission STS-113 was more exciting and challenging than I could have imagined.” But Herrington’s work didn’t stop when he returned to earth. After a successful career as an astronaut\, he ventured into the commercial space arena and eventually found a new passion.   \nFollowing a 4\,300-mile bicycle ride across the United States\, Herrington returned to university and earned a doctorate in Education. With humility and humor\, John shares his stories of challenge\, leadership\, motivation\, and mentorship with diverse audiences of all ages and occupations. His multimedia presentations inspire and entertain\, and challenge people to seek out the best in themselves and in service to others.   \nAnyone who is interested in trying to find a new way to inspire themselves or their communities will find Commander Herrington’s stories of struggle\, mentorship\, and persistence a welcome reminder that our dreams and goals are gifts to pursue and enjoy with the world.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 46th Annual Benefit\nSchedule of Events \n5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception with John Herrington in the Writers Theatre Patrons Lounge\n \n6:00pm – 7:00pm Opening Song Oka Homma Singers\nCocktail Hour\nDinner by Fox Way Native American Foods\nEntertainment with Chickasaw Violinist: Brandi Berry Benson\n\n \n7:00pm – 7:40pm Honor Song: Oka Homma Singers\nWelcome Remarks: Board President April Chancellor\nMitchell Museum Year in Review: Executive Director Kim Vigue\nPaddle Raise\n\n \n\n7:40pm – 8:30pm Keynote and Q&A: Commander John Herrington PhD\n\n \n\n8:30pm – 9:00pm Closing Remarks\nTraveling Song: Oka Homma Singers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brandi Berry Benson Chickasaw \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a classically trained violinist\, fiddler\, and composer\, Brandi masters musical genres from baroque to bluegrass. She is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and will share her new music\, Story of Pa I Sha\, a musical work based on the stories of her heritage\, beginning with her great-grandmother\, Pa I Sha. Brandi is on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities and directs the Bach & Beethoven Experience. \nBrandi serves on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities\, where she works with the Baroque Music Ensemble and teaches Baroque Performance Practice and Ornamentation\, respectively. For more information about the Bach & Beethoven Experience\, visit bbexperience.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oka Homma Singers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oka Homma – a Chicago-based Drum group\, presents intertribal songs of the Southern Plains. Oka Homma formed in March 2023 to contribute to a resurgence of arts engagement needed to mobilize and build community. In addition\, the Drum aims to re/introduce cultural practice amongst Chicago’s intergenerational Native American community. Through song\, these singers share a small taste of southern plains culture with the Midwest populace. Lead Singer: Niyol Spencer (Mississippi Chata/Diné). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fox Way Catering is a family-owned and operated business specializing in Native American cuisine that has provided traditional foods to the Chicago area for over 50 years and represents the Omaha Nation of Nebraska\, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota\, and Odawa from Wiikwemkoong\, ON\, CA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Sponsors:\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 Sponsorship: \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\nFor more information about sponsorship\, please contact: jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030 \n\n\n\n\n \n Sponsor\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) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/46th/ LOCATION:Writers Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023ANNUAL-BENEFIT-2160-×-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20230920T212441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T192440Z UID:6586-1699381800-1699386300@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Premiere of Pa I sha DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Evanston Township High School District 202\, the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE) will premiere a new musical work called The Story of Pa I Sha\, composed by BBE’s Artistic Director Brandi Berry Benson. \nThis premiere will take place on Tuesday\, November 7 at 6:30pm in the Upstairs Theatre of Evanston Township High School. The performance is free and open to the public with a seating capacity of 350. \nThe Story of Pa I Sha is a musical work composed by Brandi Berry Benson\, Artistic Director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience (BBE)\, and is inspired by her 4th great grandmother Pa I Sha. In partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Evanston Township High School\, the BBE will premiere this work on November 7 at 6:30pm as part of Native American Heritage month. Using melodies from the Chickasaw Nation\, the instrumentation of this work will feature Rachael Youngman (Choctaw) as narrator and vocalist\, Leighann Daihl Ragusa on traverso and Native American flute\, violinist Brandi Berry Benson\, violist Kiyoe Matsuura\, cello\, and percussion. The narration will be mostly in English\, but will include some Chickasaw language in telling three major stories from Brandi’s Chickasaw heritage.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Program\nAs a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation\, Artistic Director Brandi Berry Benson grew up looking at her great-great-great-great grandmother Pa I Sha’s portrait\, which hung in her living room. Every time she gazed at her\, she saw a woman of immense strength who carried the Chickasaw reputation of “unconquered and unconquerable.” This musical work is inspired by Pa I Sha and will highlight three major stories from Brandi’s Chickasaw heritage.  \nThe first story is about Pa I Sha herself\, who was full-blood Chickasaw and walked the Trail of Tears (or\, more correctly\, called The Removal by the Chickasaw tribe) in 1837 from her home in Mississippi to her new nation in Oklahoma as part of the Indian Removal Act. In Oklahoma\, she married her husband\, another full-blood Chickasaw\, who also walked this trail. The second story is about Pa I Sha’s daughter\, Mary\, who was also full-blood Chickasaw\, but married an Englishman who served as a soldier in the Civil War. Because interracial marriages with the tribe were taboo at the time\, they were forced to live in a railroad tent outside of town with their nine children. Their children and grandchildren were discriminated against to the point that some did not declare their full degree of Indian blood\, or in some cases\, dropped their indigenous identity altogether when required to register. Pa I Sha’s great grandson\, Earnest\, is the last of Brandi’s relatives on the Dawes Rolls from Indian Territory. He was born in Indian territory before Oklahoma became a state in 1906. The third story is about how Brandi’s great grandfather Earnest met her great grandmother\, Elvera. She had come to Texas from Illinois on a train when she was 12 years old around Christmastime. Her parents had told her that there would be no presents that year\, but that they would still celebrate Jesus’ birth. When they arrived\, her family was invited to dinner by the people of the town and were given presents after all. The girls were given corn husk dolls\, and the boys were given whittled animals that were made for them. After Earnest moved to the Texas panhandle\, he met and married Sarah\, who gave birth to Brandi’s maternal grandfather.  \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) 475-1030 | www.mitchellmuseum.org/events/ URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/pa-i-sha/ LOCATION:Evanston Township Highschool\, 1600 Dodge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.07.23-8.5-×-11-in-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20230922T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T163636Z UID:6604-1697889600-1697907600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Open House Celebration | Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera DESCRIPTION:Spend a festive day at the Block Museum with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in celebration of exhibition Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera. Enjoy open galleries\, food\, music and storytelling by portrait sitter Mark Jourdan\, and a gallery talk with portrait sitter Kim Vigue\, Executive Director of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, on the history and future of the Mitchell Museum. \n\nRSVP Here \n \n \n  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/open-house-celebration-indigenous-artists-facing-the-camera/ LOCATION:Block Museum of Art\, Northwestern University\, 40 Arts Circle Drive\, Evanston\, IL\, 60208 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Block-Museum-Open-House.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143205 CREATED:20231006T213910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T214306Z UID:6636-1697558400-1697563800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Indigenous Culture & History: Implementing Indigenous Culture in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\nFree online workshop via zoom for educators in Grades 3-12.\nNative American history and culture is foundational to understanding the United States\, both its history and the present day. Yet many teachers feel unequipped or a lack of confidence when teaching about Native Americans. In this training\, teachers will learn how to integrate Native perspectives into the larger narrative of American history\, from Abraham Lincoln to the history of regalia. Participants will be given tools such as the proper terminology to use and appropriate activities and lesson plans to effectively teach this history in their classroom.  Guest Speaker: Maria Garcia-DesJarlait (Arikara\, Ojibwe)\, Mitchell Museum of the American IndianMaria brings her experiences growing up on her reservation and as a teacher to tell engaging and captivating stories that share important messages of empathy. Her writing gives the reader a better understanding of not just Maria’s upbringing but helps to build a bridge for any reader of any age to appreciate Indigenous cultures.This training supports the expected 2024-25 Illinois state mandate on teaching Native American history.Workshop Include \n\nClassroom Resources\n1.5 Clock Hours/CPDUs\n\nWorkshop is free and online over zoom. Registration required. https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events/virtual-introduction-to-indigenous-culture-and-history-implementing-indigenous-culture-in-the-classroom/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/introduction-to-indigenous-culture-history-implementing-indigenous-culture-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:illinois holocaust museum\, 9603 Woods Drive\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/maria_pd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143206 CREATED:20230808T215538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T220303Z UID:6381-1696845600-1696870800@gichigamiin-museum.org 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\, enjoy guided craft activities\, and shop at our pop-up market featuring local Native American vendors.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Adam Kessel (Lakota)\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 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWe are thrilled to have local Indigenous author\, educator\, naturalist\, and Director of the Trailside Museum of Natural History\, Adam Kessell (Lakota)\, who will provide hands-on activities for visitors to touch animal pelts and skulls and learn about regional wildlife and their names in English\, Spanish and local Native languages. \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 Guided Tour\nOur wonderful docent Laura will lead a 60 minute tour of our exhibit “A Regional Tour of American Indian Cultures“ \n\n11:00 AM\n2:00 PM\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All Day Craft Activities\nOur wonderful volunteer Miriam will be leading arts & crafts activities in the library from 10am-4:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indigenous Artists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sundri Beadwork\, LLC\nSundri Beadwork\, LLC is a Native owned and operated business in Chicago from the Oneida Nation reservation. https://sundribeadwork.com/ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ChaChaBeads\nIG: chachabeads_ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fox Way Designs\nFox Way Designs is a Native owned family business representing Odawa\, Omaha and Arikara tribes. https://www.facebook.com/FoxWayDesigns/ URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd2023/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipd2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143206 CREATED:20230919T201720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T002409Z UID:6545-1696075200-1696089600@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Harvest Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, the Ecology Center\, and other Evanston community agriculture organizations to celebrate the joys of the fall season at our Harvest Fest!  Go on a tour of the Farmette\, bee apiary\, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games\, a pumpkin patch\, a scarecrow-making contest\, falls crafts\, live music\, and more! All of the activities are free and fun for all ages. Thank you Windy City Garden Center for your generous pumpkin donation! \n\nAll activities are free. For more info\, call the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256. \n \n \n  URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/6545/ LOCATION:Eggleston Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HarvestFestFlyer.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR