Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) celebrates the rich history and vibrant culture and traditions of the diverse American Indian and Alaska Native communities throughout the United States each November. It is a time to honor the resilience of Native Nations and enrich peoples understanding of our invaluable achievements and contributions throughout history and today.
As the Mitchell Museum observes NAHM, we acknowledge the importance of cultural representation in education. To continue to provide accurate teachings of Native American people and cultures, we are offering a series of virtual discussions and educational experiences this month. The Museum invites both Native and Non-Native educators, school administrators, and parents to join us to learn about Native American history, culture and traditions first-hand from the perspectives of nationally recognized, award-winning Indigenous educators.
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Teaching Through an Indigenous Lens |
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Tue, Nov 16, 2021 6:00 PM CST
Indigenous Perspectives: History of Native America
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David O'Connor, M.S. (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) is the American Indian Studies Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. He supports school districts' efforts to teach the history, culture, and sovereignty of Tribal Nations. He offers consultation on teaching Native students and liaison to Wisconsin's Tribal Nations, Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA), Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), and the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations. David is the recipient of the 2020 Native American 40 under 40 Award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and a 2021 Indian Educator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Indian Education Association.
In this session, David will discuss the histories, cultures, tribal sovereignty, and treaties of the American Indian nations of the United States. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about some historical experiences and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples and nations through histories, language, literacy, and storytelling. David will provide information, resources, such as books, videos, and other materials to learn more about Native peoples, communities, and nations for participants.
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Tue, Nov 23, 2021 6:00 PM CST
Cultural Representation in Education
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Waqnahwew Benjamin Grignon
Benjamin Grignon (Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin) is a teacher of traditional Menominee arts. He represents the Menominee Nation and approaches culturally-responsive education by using Menominee Language, Culture, and art to promote and preserve tribal history as a pathway for future generations and positively influence the education of the youth in his community. He is the 2019 Wisconsin High School Teacher of the Year and the recipient of the 2020 National Education Association's Leo Reano Memorial Human and Civil Rights Award.
Benjamin will be speaking about his journey to becoming a teacher at the Menominee Indian High School. He will be sharing the lessons he has learned over his 14 years of teaching experience and how this journey influences Menominee education by helping to design the Kaehkēnawapahta͞eq Menominee Immersion Charter School.
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Dr Carlos Montezuma Honorary
Lecture and Awards
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Thu, Nov 18, 2021 6:00 PM CST
12th Annual Dr. Carlos Montezuma Honorary Lecture and Awards
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Join us for our signature award presentation honoring significant contributions to Native American society, culture, and history.
This years awardees:
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2021 Woodrow "Woody" Crumbo Awardee
Delina White -
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
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2021 Elizabeth Seabury-Mitchell Awardee
Cheryl Crazy Bull Wacinyanpi Win (They Depend on Her) -Sicangu Lakota
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2021 Dr. Carlos Montezuma Honorary Awardee and Lecturer
Lawrence R. Baca -
Pawnee
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American Indian Health Services of Chicago
November is Native American Heritage Month, AIHSC and St Kateri
would like to invite you to attend:
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Join us Sunday, November 14th from 1pm-5pm for the
Roc Your Mocs Powwow
Free Event
Native Craft Vendors
Indian Tacos for Sale
Grand Entry at 1:30pm
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Event will be held at the St. Benedict Ackerman Center/Beaven Hall, located at 2215 W. Irving Park Rd. (Corner of Irving Park and Bell). Please contact us at 773-883-9100 for more information. |
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As the months become colder a Native American dance founded in the Cree tradition has become a symbol of social inclusion and a celebration of First Nation’s life and culture. Join us on November 20th for this fun and beautiful community event!
Native Craft Vendors
Traditional Feast
Stick Man-Harvey Dreaver
Please contact us at 773-883-9100 for more information.
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Event will be held at the St. Benedict Ackerman Center/Beaven Hall, located at 2215 W. Irving Park Rd. (Corner of Irving Park and Bell).
Free Event
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American Indian Center of Chicago |
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Let's give back to our community by Giving Thanks this November during Native American Heritage Month! Looking forward to a great meal and Community Powwow!
Community Meal starts at 6pm,
pow wow to follow.
3401 W. Ainslie
Chicago, IL 60625
773-275-5871
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Are you looking for books to read about Native people and communities written by Native authors? The Mitchell Museum now has a new collection of books for all ages (preschool to adult), selected by the museum staff and board members as their favorites. |
Be sure to check out all our new items in the
gift shop! We are now offering in-store pick-up
on Wednesdays and Saturdays from
10am-5pm!
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