Learning Opportunities
Here are some events you may wish to attend to enhance your experience. If enough people are available we may attend as a group.
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian https://www.mitchellmuseum.org/
3002 Central Street
Evanston
847-475-1030
-Flute Group Alternating Thursdays 6:00-7:45 pm
-First Fridays Free General Admission
St. Kateri Center 3938 N. Leavitt, Chicago/St. Benedict's 2219 W. Irving Park, Chicago. For More info contact Jody Roy or Lisa Franqui at 773-509-2344. See St. Kateri Center of Chicago on Facebook.
-Masses incorporating Native spirituality (*Some of us have attended. Highly recommended. Lots of opportunities to talk to the community during the potluck.)
11:00 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, followed by a potluck
Those that can in our group will attend May 26th.
-Indigenous Women's Healing Circle---all are welcome
Did you know that the United States government keeps no record of missing and murdered Native Americans?
The Indigenous Women's Healing Circle provides both comfort and awareness to the community when discussing these issues. The goal is to work together to expand knowledge and solidarity! 3rd Monday of the month.
Bring a small dish to share. Working on red ribbon skirts. Will smudge and pray as well.
-Youth Circles but others invited (from 10am -2pm):
-June 1, 2019 Pow Wow 101 -- 10am-2pm St. Kateri Youth Circle
JUNE 15th St. Kateri Center of Chicago Pow Wow. St Benedict Gym 3941 N. Bell St. For more info contact Jody Roy or Lisa Franqui at 773-509-2344
2018-2019 First Nations Film and Video Festival (This festival advocates for and celebrates the works of Native American films and video that break racial stereotypes and promote awareness of contemporary Native American issues. The showings are collections of short films. ) This has now ended. Film showings will return in the Fall.
However, see The Newberry Library https://www.newberry.org/programs-and-events?field_event_category_tid=21 (Other programs also listed on this link)