BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20241014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T090109 CREATED:20240612T191702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T191806Z UID:8061-1728900000-1728925200@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 and enjoy guided craft activities. \nFull schedule of events coming soon!  \nFor more information about this program\, please contact: info@gichigamiin-museum.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/ \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 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”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd2024/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IPD-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T090109 CREATED:20240904T221311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T201413Z UID:8567-1728921600-1728936000@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day Powwow DESCRIPTION:Thank you for attending the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian’s first-ever community powwow in partnership with Evanston Township High School. This historic community event celebrated our forthcoming rebranding and honors the achievements of Illinois’s Native community\, including the state-wide inclusion of Indigenous histories in public schools and the establishment of the state’s first Indian Reservation for the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.\nIn the Press \nABC 7 – Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with song\, dance\, culture\, and connection \nEvanston Now – Pow wow attracts hundreds to ETHS \nThe Daily Northwestern – Mitchell Museum engages with local Indigenous communities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day \nThe Daily Northwestern – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow brings together both native and non-native community \nThe Evanston Roundtable – First community powwow celebrates Indigenous culture\, diversity \nWhat is a pow-wow?\n“Pow Wow are Native American gatherings that include singing\, dancing\, food\, crafts\, and reconnecting with old friends.  Pow Wows are a way for Native people to celebrate. \nPow Wows are held for homecoming\, birthday\, annual gathering\, anniversaries – or just because! \nThere are several different stories of how the gathering was started. Some believe that the pow wow originated with the War dance Societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains Tribes.” continue reading here https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-pow-wow/ \n\nSponsors\nIf you’re able\, we have sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and organizations to help us make this a celebration to remember! Your support will help elevate Native voices\, accelerate respect for Great Lakes Indigenous cultures\, and create a more inclusive and culturally rich community. \nVendor Information\nThe powwow will host dozens of booths featuring local Indigenous artists\, food vendors\, and cultural institutions\, and community partners. Take a break from the arena floor to try some Indigenous foods and browse a wide array of traditional and contemporary Native art. If you missed a chance to visit the museum\, we will have a special pop-up shop and information booth during the powwow as well. \nOur vendor sign up is full this year\, please contact Josee – jstarr@gichigamiin-museum.org for future vendor opportunities or for any questions about this years powwow. \n  \nVolunteer Information\nJoin us in creating a memorable experience at the powwow by lending your hands and hearts as a volunteer; whether you’re helping with setup\, guiding guests\, or sharing in the vibrant atmosphere\, your contribution will make a difference\, and together we’ll celebrate community\, culture\, and connection in an unforgettable way. \nContact David Morales – dmorales94@cps.edu for volunteer opportunities.  \nVolunteer Sign-up Form Here \nContact Joseph – jgackstetter@gichigamiin-museum.org for sponsorship opportunities. \nThank you to our Sponsors and Partners:\nEvanston Township High School \nMitchell Museum of the American Indian \nChicago Public Schools – American Indian Education Program \nFox Way Designs \nSt. Kateri Center of Chicago \nVisionary Ventures\, LLC \nNorthwestern University Indigenous STEAM \nAloha Center of Chicago \nTunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana \nHEROS – Healing Everyday Racism in Our Schools \nCentral Street Evanston \nCity of Evanston \nAccounting Solutions Ltd \nSt. Matthews Episcopal Church of Evanston \nUnitarian Church of Evanston \nRewilding Your Psyche\, PLLC \nConservation Fund \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 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”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/ipd-powwow/ LOCATION:ETHS Field House\, 1600 Dodge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Indigenous-Peoples-Day-Powwow-2160-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T090109 CREATED:20241008T181502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T181507Z UID:8756-1729274400-1729279800@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:An Evening of Storytelling DESCRIPTION:CNAIR Artist and Elders in Residence Full Schedule October 8 – 18\, 2024 \nFERN RENVILLE  \nFern Renville is a storyteller\, artist\, playwright\, and enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Fern lives in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, where she is currently investigating the role of nettle fiber in Dakota material culture as a Native Artist in Residence at the Minnesota Historical Society. As part of her residency she has been using nettle plant fiber\, processing into cordage\, and weaving a community fishing net. In her most recent residency she worked to bring her art back to her Dakota homelands to build a connection through nettle fiber and stories\, knowledge\, and sharing history. \nROGER FERNANDES  \nRoger Fernandes is a Native American artist\, storyteller\, and educator whose work focuses on the culture and arts of the Coast Salish tribes of western Washington. He is a member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe or Nəxʷsƛá̕ yə̕ m! and has a B.A. in Native American Studies from The Evergreen State College and an M.A. in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University. He has worked in a variety of arenas including Native education\, social work\, arts\, and culture. As an artist he practices and teaches Coast Salish design and as a storyteller he shares storytelling as a foundational human process for teaching and healing. He currently teaches courses on storytelling and art at the University of Washington\, Northwest Indian College\, and other learning institutions. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 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”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/an-evening-of-storytelling/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Roger-and-Fern-Storytelling-Flier-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T090109 CREATED:20241008T185239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T185243Z UID:8770-1730131200-1730138400@gichigamiin-museum.org SUMMARY:Corn Husk Bat Workshop DESCRIPTION:Visit the Mitchell Museum on Monday\, October 28th between 4-6pm to make corn husk bats for spooky season! These cute bats are a neat way to use the husks of corn as fall decor for more than one fall season! Camille will be hosting the workshop in our library space wearing her favorite spooky season fit 🦇🎃 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Join us for a screening of the film SHANK\, written\, produced\, and directed by filmmaker Jim Terry\, with music by Peckinslaw. Described as “If Monty Python made John Wick with no money”\, SHANK is a bonkers action comedy you can’t miss. After the conclusion of the film\, there will be a brief discussion featuring artists from the film\, moderated by cast member Aaron Golding. The cast and creative team will reflect on the film’s themes and their experience bringing the piece to life. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase\, and all proceeds from this event will directly fund future Sweetest Season programming. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n More Info \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n 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”. URL:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/events/corn-husk-bat-workshop/ LOCATION:Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum\, 3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gichigamiin-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Purple-Orange-Halloween-Craft-for-Kids-Podcast-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum":MAILTO:info@gichigamiin.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR