Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Get ready for a unique culinary experience at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's 47th Annual Benefit! We're thrilled to announce these four talented Indigenous chefs who will showcase their signature dishes at our one-of-a-kind food-tasting event. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to savor the flavors of the Great Lakes, meet renowned Lakota chef Sean Sherman, aka the Sioux Chef, and support the museum's mission to amplify Native voices. Purchase your tickets now and join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month! https://lnkd.in/gnGZXZ7P

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's 47th Annual Benefit! You're invited to an unforgettable evening on November 16th at the Palmhouse in Evanston. We're thrilled to welcome the keynote speaker, renowned Oglala Lakota chef and author, and TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Sean Sherman, the Sioux Chef. The event will include a VIP reception, a book signing with Chef Sean Sherman, and an exclusive tasting experience featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary Indigenous cuisine by regional Indigenous chefs. This is your chance to support the museum's mission to amplify Native voices through education and advocacy, honor the accomplishments of remarkable Native Americans, and savor the rich culinary heritage of the Great Lakes. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gnGZXZ7P

Join us for an evening of storytelling at the Mitchell Museum with Fern Renville and Roger Fernandes this Friday at 6:00 pm for their final event as Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research’s Elders & Artists in residence. FREE & OPEN TO ALL, RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gdyASmer

Miigwetch/Waewaenan/yaw^ko/Thank You for the incredible turnout for our first Indigenous Peoples' Day Powwow! This has been our largest attended public event, and we are happy to share it with you. We are so grateful to our communities, sponsors, and partners who made the event a huge success . We are look forward to seeing you next year 😊 Visit our event page for more pictures from the powwow https://lnkd.in/ggNrTWX7 #ipdpowwowevanston #IndigenousPeoplesDay #supportnativeartists #indigenousartists #ipdpowwow

BECOME A SPONSOR! On October 14th, the Mitchell Museum will host its first-ever Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow in Evanston, IL. Join us in making this a memorable celebration by donating or sponsoring. Your support will provide a platform to honor Indigenous cultures, enable us to cover event costs, and support participating drummers, dancers, and performers. Contact Joseph Gackstetter at jgackstetter@mitchellmuseum.org with any questions or contribute online at https://lnkd.in/ggNrTWX7.

Save the Date! Join us on October 14th, 2024, for the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's first-ever community powwow in partnership with Evanston Township High School. The Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow is free and is open to the public. This historic community event celebrates 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.

Together in #Partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, #GoodmanTheatre proudly hosts a one-of-a-kind celebration of local Indigenous #Artists and #Scholars in the third annual Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity. Join us for two days of performances and workshops, including the highly anticipated showcase, A Celebration of Indigenous Spoken Word and Song. Learn more and get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gaARBSdS #Chicago #PerformingArts #Event

Join WTTW, in partnership with the Mitchell Museum and Visionary Ventures NFP, for a community conversation about the Firsthand: Homeless Initiative on Thursday, August 1st, at 6:30 pm in our annex building - 3009 Central Street, Evanston, IL. Shelly Tucciarelli, Executive Director of Visionary Ventures, will moderate a discussion with panelists Pamala M. Silas, CAE, and Jaime Torres Carmona, the Founder and Principal of CANOPY, will address the challenges and barriers of affordable housing and the underrepresented Native American homeless population and delve into the groundbreaking establishment of the first affordable housing development for Native Americans in Chicago's history. This event is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP and more information here https://lnkd.in/eceggp4Y

SAVE THE DATE for our 47th Annual Benefit featuring the renowned Lakota chef, author, and educator Sean Sherman, A.K.A the Sioux Chef! Join us at PalmHouse in Evanston on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM to celebrate our legacy, growth, and transformation. To purchase tickets and learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/gnGZXZ7P

The Mitchell Museum is pleased to introduce our newest team member, Billie Kerner as our Traditional Garden & Food Sovereignty Manager. Billie is a biologist and public policy advocate with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and social equity. Billie is also certified as a Monarch Butterfly expert, reflecting her deep passion for conservation. Billie is passionate about bridging gaps between Western Science and Traditional Ecological Studies. Welcome Billie!