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. Jennifer M. Stevens is currently a resident of Bayview-Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin through her father and Oglala Lakota through […]
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. Christal Ratt, Pidabinikwe, is an award-winning Algonquin Anishnabe artist from the Mitchikinabikok Inik - Algonquins of Barriere Lake. Christal’s awards include Best of Division, First, Second and Honourable […]
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with Chicago's American Indian Center brings you the Native American Seasonal Tradition of Spoken Word. Join us for an evening of stories, music, refreshments, and an open mic session. Indigenous Story Tellers, Poets, Writers will be celebrating the end of the Winter season with words of wisdom, […]
-POSTPONED- This event has been postponed until further notice. Celebrate the Spirit of Indigenous Ingenuity and Entrepreneurship The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, Visionary Ventures, and Native American Financial Literacy Services, invites Native business owners, artists, and creators to celebrate Indigenous Ingenuity […]
Rhonda Holy Bear will discuss her campaign to reclaim the Lakota language and eliminate the derogatory term "lazy stitch". About this event Words we use to define Indigenous histories and traditions have significant meaning and power. Many common yet offensive terms still used today have racist origins to describe Indigenous artistic techniques and practices […]
Join us from 12-3pm as we prepare our space for the Indigenous Medicine garden! We are looking for volunteers and community members to help us work in our garden space. Please come ready to get dirty! We have some tools available, please bring your own if you have any. For more information about this […]
Join Two-Sprit leaders Gary Neumann (Salish) and Lenny Hayes (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) on the historical roles and identities of Two-Spirit/Native 2SLGBTQ+ people and how colonization and historical and intergenerational trauma have impacted the Two-Spirit-LGBTQ+ Community. Together, Gary and Lenny will share their knowledge to educate individuals, families, and organizations to understand and support […]
Artist Discussion and Q&A with Mohegan Director, Playwright, and Actor, Madeline Sayet Join us on Sunday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome award-winning Mohegan director, writer, actor, and educator Madeline Sayet to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. We invite you to this in-person conversation and Q&A to celebrate Sayet's work […]
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The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and St. Kateri Center of Chicago Join us for an afternoon of summer fun featuring crafts, food, native artists, and so much more!Schedule of Events 11am-3pm All Day Craft Station Dan Melone – Lithic Tools Station […]
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. Justin Gauthier – A proud citizen of the Menominee (Omāēqnomenēw) Nation of Wisconsin, writer/actor Justin “Jud” Eagle Gauthier studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in […]
Author Discussion and Q&A with Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert Join us on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome Journalist and Founder of Native News Online Levi Rickert to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. We invite you to this in-person conversation and Q&A to celebrate Rickert’s work […]