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SUMMARY:48th Annual Benefit
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\n48th Annual Benefit\nCome spend an evening with Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum at the PALM House in Evanston\, to celebrate our 48th Annual Benefit. We will reflect on the progress made across the region to uplift Great Lakes Indigenous cultures and will be joined in conversation with our guest of honor\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. As our premiere fundraiser\, this immersive evening offers the best of Native American cuisine and entertainment. \nDate: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00pm VIP Reception\, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Gala \nGuest of Honor: Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author \nLocation: Palmhouse\, 619 Howard Street\, Evanston\, IL 60202 \nRobin Wall Kimmerer is a mother\, scientist\, decorated professor\, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book\, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses\, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing\, and her other work has appeared in Orion\, Whole Terrain\, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022\, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. Robin’s newest book\, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World (November 2024)\, is a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude\, reciprocity\, and community\, based on the lessons of the natural world. \nRobin tours widely and has been featured on NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett and in 2015 addressed the general assembly of the United Nations on the topic of “Healing Our Relationship with Nature.” Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology\, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment\, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. In 2022 she was named a MacArthur Fellow. \nAs a writer and a scientist\, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities\, but restoration of our relationships to land. She holds a BS in Botany from SUNY ESF\, an MS and PhD in Botany from the University of Wisconsin and is the author of numerous scientific papers on plant ecology\, bryophyte ecology\, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology. As a writer and a scientist\, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities\, but restoration of our relationships to land. She lives on an old farm in upstate New York\, tending gardens both cultivated and wild. https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ \n48th Annual Benefit\nSchedule of Events \n5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception and book signing with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\nEntertainment by Ron Trevino\n \n6:00pm Cocktail Hour\nOpening Song: Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia\nDinner by Arlie Doxtator and Wild Plume/Mikiya Alloway\nEntertainment by Ron Trevino\n\n \n7:00pm Honor Song by Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia\nWelcome Remarks: Board President Stephanie Perdew\nYear in Review: Executive Director Kim Vigue\nPaddle Raise\n\n \n\n7:40pm Conversation with Guest of Honor\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\nIntroduction by Board Vice President George Stevenson\nModerated by Board Treasurer Andrew Johnson\n\n \n\n8:30pm Closing Remarks\nTraveling Song by Sergio Ceron and Maritza Garcia\n\nFeatured Chefs\nArlie Doxtator\nMenu  \nCedar Smoked Lake Trout and Pickled Onions \nRoasted 3 Sisters Hash \nRoasted Corn and Squash pudding \nArlie Doxtator has been known as an Indigenous professional chef for nearly 40 years in the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. Over the past 20 years\, he has conducted research on many of the Indigenous foods of the Lotinuhsyoni\, also known as the People of the Long House\, with an emphasis on Oneida Nation-specific foods and cooking techniques\, particularly cooking in Lotinuhsho=ni Clay pots. \nHe has worked wth the Oneida Cultural Department and world-renowned Mohawk clay pot makers\, and others from the Six Nations\, to reintroduce their Indigenous foods and cooking \ntechniques to his people and shares his journey of Shiakwa>shutlané yukwakkwa> reconnecting to our foods. He has mentored younger generations of Original Peoples’ chefs and culinarians and advocated for those who have taken the call to secure food sovereignty in Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. You can find him working in the gardens\, presenting at Native food summits\, or cooking alongside some of the best cooks in Lotinuhsyo=ni=Conderacy\, preparing meals for the recitation of The Great Law of Peace and the constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\, and doing outreach work for the Oneida Nation. \nMikiya Alloway \nMenu  \nApple Cider Braised Buffalo \nFall Harvest Wild Rice Pilaf  \nCarrot & Apple Salad  \nChef Mikiya Alloway Is a breakout indigenous culinary artist representing the Potawatomi/Menominee/Oneida and Winnebago nations. Her spirit name\, Wawasmok\, means ‘lightening\,’ which aptly reflects her passionate and energetic personality.  \nEarning her degree from Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in 2023\, Mikiya’s technique for infusing traditional culture into her craft has propelled her into a successful and popular catering business. \nIn 2023\, Mikiya became the founder and owner of Wild Plume\, a unique culinary experience that incorporates cultural and ancestral ingredients into innovative recipe development. Her unique recipe development approach\, combining traditional culture with modern techniques\, has garnered attention for private and intimate gatherings and large events of over 350 attendees\, demonstrating her ability to deliver exceptional fine dining experiences at scale. \nMikiya draws inspiration from her Native American roots and is especially passionate about empowering Indigenous youth in the culinary industry. Broadly\, she aims to demonstrate a pathwayfor the next generation of chefs to embrace their traditional culture and make their mark in the culinary world. \nMake a charitable donation to support the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum and celebrate the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer and others to promote Indigenous land stewardship practices and traditional ecological knowledge. \nInterested in becoming a sponsor to showcase your commitment to cultural responsiveness and help uplift and elevate Indigenous voices? We have a plenty of options for sponsors to participate in our 48th Annual Benefit and become one of our committed partners. \n\n\n\nWe offer sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1\,000 to $10\,000\, each tailored to demonstrate your dedication to increasing the visibility of Indigenous perspectives and environmental sustainability. To discuss how we can tailor a sponsorship package that aligns with your objectives\, please contact Joseph Gackstetter at jgackstetter@gichigamiin.org. \n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\nBrandi Berry Benson Chickasaw \n48th 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\nAs 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. \nOka Homma Singers \nOka 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). \nSponsorship: \n\n\n\nFor more information about sponsorship\, please contact: jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org | (847) 475-1030
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/48th/
LOCATION:PALMHOUSE\, 619 Howard Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10458/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20250205T210047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T210136Z
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SUMMARY:November Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, November 26th\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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@mitchellmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/november-free-day-2025/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251015T174339Z
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SUMMARY:Dagwaagin(Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nDagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday \nThis 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 public\, allowing guests to support these Indigenous-owned companies by purchasing items or fostering future business opportunities.  \nAdmission is FREE \n\n\n\nNative Artists and Small Businesses\nStart your holiday shopping early and show your support for local Native American Small Businesses this Small Business Saturday. \nMy Ribbon Closet\nRibbon skirts / shirts / jewelry and accessories  \nShikaakwa Press\nBeaded jewelry\, ribbon skirts\, quill work\, birchbark art \nhttps://hoogstratenphotography.com/ \nArt by Ruthanne\ndentalium chokers\, necklaces\, beaded earrings\, dentalium/capiz earrings\, stickers\, prints.  \nhttps://www.artbyruthanne.org/ \nGawaapi\nArt\, t-shirts\, jewelry\, and crafts \nGawaapi \nScott Hill\nOriginal paintings\, prints\, stone sculptures. \nScott Hill \nMangogwan (Loon Feather)\nHandmade beaded Jewelry \nLivloves Beading\nHandmade Jewelry \nLivlovesbeading \nAuntie Eva’s Body Products\nSalve\, lotion\, Essential rollerballs\, and natural body products. Also handmade jewelry. \nAuntie Eva’s \nTricia Renee Kucinski Author\nSigned books\, bookmarks\, and stickers \nVendor list is now full! We have started a waitlist and will call in order the submissions are received. Please fill out the form\, thank you! \n\nFor more information about this program\, please contact: \nJosee Starr | jstarr@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/fall-market-2025/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is included with general admission. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10459/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20250829T215220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T213133Z
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10460/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20250205T210748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T210752Z
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SUMMARY:December Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Tuesday\, December 30th\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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@mitchellmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/december-free-day-2025/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251208T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213418Z
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10461/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251125T235700Z
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SUMMARY:January Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday\, January 19th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/january-free-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251208T213241Z
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10462/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260107T182245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T153250Z
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SUMMARY:Tootsie’s Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Tootsie’s Tea is an Indigenous\, Hispanic & Woman-owned tea business located in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin founded by Lizz Tsosie Stachura. Specializing in small-batch loose leaf blends\, they proudly handcraft mesmerizing teas made with high-quality ingredients that are both flavorful & visually stunning. \nLizz will be sharing a flight of her tea blends and talking with us about some of the beneficial properties of the teas and her journey of becoming a business owner.  \nSpace for this program is limited\, so rsvp is required to attend this event. Thank you! \nMax capacity: 15 participants per session \nSession 1: 12pm-1pm\nSession 2: 4pm-5pm
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/tootsies-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251208T213607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213610Z
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10463/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251126T214502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T194234Z
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SUMMARY:February Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday\, February 16th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThis Free Day was generously sponsored by Josina Morita\, Cook County Commissioner\, 13th District and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz\, State Representative\, 17th District. \nOur 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.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/february-free-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
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SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10464/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251208T214001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T214004Z
UID:11093-1773052200-1773054000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10465/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251208T214307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T214310Z
UID:11101-1774261800-1774263600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10466/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260226T215528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175414Z
UID:11288-1774278000-1774281600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Tasting
DESCRIPTION:March is for maple season! \nJoin us in the Gichigamiin Library for a small flight of maple syrups to compare artificial and natural ingredients together with mini dipping pancakes. Our garden manager\, Camille Billie\, will also share a presentation on the health benefits of syrups that come from tree sap alongside tree tapping practices to harvest and make your own maple syrup. We apologize\, but our program list is full. Stay tuned for future garden programs!  \nFor more info about this program\, please contact Camille at camille.billie@gichigamiin.org \n\n 
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/maple-syrup-tasting/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/03.26-Maple-Syrup-Tasting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251209T161826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T161830Z
UID:11037-1774432800-1774458000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:March Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, March 25th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/march-free-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/March-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251209T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162326Z
UID:11113-1775210400-1775235600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:April Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Friday\, April 3rd\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/april-free-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/April-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260217T222642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T222926Z
UID:11192-1775471400-1775473200@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10467/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260226T225426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230451Z
UID:11300-1775665800-1775671200@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:We are developing new field trip programming for elementary school groups in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. As part of that process\, we would love to get input from elementary school teachers. We have scheduled a focus group at the museum (3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201) at 4:30 PM on Wednesday\, April 8th. If you teach students anywhere from pre-K to sixth grade and would like to be involved\, please RSVP. We will be closing the form for RSVPs on Monday\, April 6th. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be available.  \n\nFor more info about this program\, please contact Michael at mlamble@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/11300/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4.8.26-teacher-focus-group-2160-x-1080-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260217T223206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223210Z
UID:11201-1776681000-1776682800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10468/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260217T223540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223544Z
UID:11209-1777890600-1777892400@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10469/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20251209T162741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162744Z
UID:11122-1778061600-1778086800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:May Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, May 6th\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nOur 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.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/may-free-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/May-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260421T215811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T184700Z
UID:12626-1778605200-1778608800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Elementary Teacher Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:We are developing new field trip programming for elementary school groups in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. As part of that process\, we would love to get input from elementary school teachers. We have scheduled a virtual focus group at 5 PM on Tuesday\, May 12th. If you teach students anywhere from pre-K to sixth grade and would like to be involved\, please RSVP through the form linked below. To show our appreciation for their input and support\, we will offer all participants a 25% discount on their next field trip to the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum. \nThe Zoom link for the focus group will be sent on the day of the event. \n\nFor more info about this program\, please contact Michael at mlamble@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/11300-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4.8.26-teacher-focus-group-2160-x-1080-px.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260217T223756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223759Z
UID:11214-1779100200-1779102000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10470/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260430T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T212948Z
UID:12685-1779879600-1779894000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Garden Info Swap
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/garden-info-swap/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BannerMay.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Camille Billie":MAILTO:camille.billie@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260507T211502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T161735Z
UID:12793-1780162200-1780174800@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Shank - A Film by Jim Terry
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/film-screening-shank-a-film-by-jim-terry/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 North Dearborn\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Untitled-design.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260217T223949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223952Z
UID:11219-1780309800-1780311600@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Little Ones Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for story time!\nWe 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. \nThe program is FREE for participants. We are excited to see you there!
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/10471/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Time-2160-x-1080-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111843
CREATED:20260421T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214025Z
UID:12619-1781114400-1781118000@gichigamiin-museum.org
SUMMARY:Living Stories - Artist Talk:  Jim Terry
DESCRIPTION: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 in several schools and he has worked as a comics illustrator for almost two decades with everyone from Marvel to Heavy Metal. This August his prose will be published in the anticipated “Never Whistle At Night 2: Back For Blood” and he just completed the feature length film “Shank”. \n  \nJoin artist Jim Terry for an insightful artist talk on Wednesday\, June 10th at the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston. Jim is featured in our exhibition Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art\, set to close on June 30th\, 2026. Join us at 5pm for a guided tour through the exhibition\, followed by a one-hour discussion starting at 6pm. \n  \nThis will be a hybrid discussion\, please RSVP below. This is a FREE event. For more information about this program\, please contact info@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911 | www.gichigamiin-museum.org
URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/living-stories-artist-talk-jim-terry/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/06.26-Artist-Talk-Jim-Terry-2160-x-1080-px.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR