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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past\, present\, and future. Join us at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Indigenous cultures with FREE admission to the museum all day. Bring your friends and your family to enrich your understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures and enjoy guided craft activities. \nFull schedule of events coming soon!  \n  \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin.org | (847) 475-0911 \nAdam Kessel (Lakota)\n10:00 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. \nGuided 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\nAll Day Craft Activities\nOur wonderful volunteer Miriam will be leading arts & crafts activities in the library from 10am-4:30pm. \nIndigenous Artists \nSundri Beadwork\, LLC\nSundri Beadwork\, LLC is a Native owned and operated business in Chicago from the Oneida Nation reservation. https://sundribeadwork.com/ \nChaChaBeads\nIG: chachabeads_ \nFox 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/ipd2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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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 25th\, 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/11272/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market - Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nSave the Date for our Dagwaagin (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-2026/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:December Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Wednesday\, December 30th\, 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/11273/
LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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