Native American Heritage
Events
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Native American Fall Equinox
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305A celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented by the American Indian Center of Chicago.
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Every Child Matters Powwow (Party for the Preserves)
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, Native food, and listen to stories of culture […]
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72nd Annual Powwow
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. General admission tickets: $10 Children 5 & […]
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Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, enjoy a self-guided walk learning about indigenous naturalists and stewards.
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Ethnobotany Trail Exhibit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Grab a hand-out and go on the trails! Discover how various cultures, especially indigenous communities, use plants.
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Nation of Nations
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a display of flags and information to honor Native Communities and learn about their ongoing contributions and challenges. Posters […]
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Native American Bead & Cord Workshop
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn traditional bead and cord making by Native American Artists from the Trickster Cultural Center. All materials provided.
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Native American Bead & Cord Workshop
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn traditional bead and cord making by Native American Artists from the Trickster Cultural Center. All materials provided.
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Stars, Stories & S’mores
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.
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Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. 0-23 months, siblings welcome. Tickets are first come, first served.
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National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. 3.4 miles.
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Native American Heritage Month: INHABITANTS Documentary Viewing
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439INHABITANTS follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Native American Fall Equinox
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305A green corn celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.
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Every Child Matters Powwow
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Celebrate Native American culture. Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and listen to stories. Register: call 773-883-9100. Grove 1.
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73rd Annual Powwow
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 9
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Trickster DaWaag (Fall) Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Two-day camp for all ages featuring cultural teachings, storytelling, games, artmaking and more! Sponsored by Trickster Cultural Center’s Communities for Positive Youth Development. Free registration […]
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Indigenous Scary Storytelling
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy listening to traditional and contemporary supernatural stories shared by the American Indian Center.
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