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Presented by Gerald Savage,
HoChunk Native American
In this presentation, Chief White Winnebago will introduce participants to the culture and history of the HoChunk nation. He will examine the history of his tribal territory and settlements, how his family was relocated into Starved Rock, tribal names and culture, his regalia, and artifacts
Gerald Savage—HoChunk Ska Ga in his native language—is a member of the HoChunk nation. He grew up with his grandparents, who raised him in the tribal ways. His grandfather was Chief Walks With the Wind, and HoChunk Ska Ga is Chief White Winnebago.
This program is supported by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars.
This event will be held on the lawn of the Stupey Cabin at[masked] St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, between the Highland Park Public Library and Highland Park’s City Hall.
If there is inclement weather, this will Hybrid meeting:
Auditorium at the Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
OR Available virtually via Zoom
If you are not already on our email list, need a zoom link or have any questions, please e-mail: [masked]
www.HighlandParkHistory.com
- Catherine L.
- Alice H.
- Bryan D.
- 7 attendees
Researching the early 20th century images of local flora and fauna by Jesse Lowe Smith and E. E. Parratt led to further investigation. Twenty-first century publications including Andreas Viestad’s Dinner in Rome a History of the world in one Meal and Arbres et arbustes sauvages des trottoirs toulousains (Wild trees and plants and shrubs of the sidewalks of Toulouse) by Boris Presseq inspired further research of these plants as food sources for humans. We will share selected early 20th century, local images and documentation of these plants’ in early recipes.
Nancy Webster began working with historical collections in Highland Park, Illinois in 2010 when she launched the community archives program with a grant from the National Archives’ National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Since beginning the community archives program in collaboration with the NHPRC, she has written and managed $50,000.00 in local and Illinois state grants for digitization and other history and culture projects. She teaches at Dominican University as an adjunct instructor, currently teaching the Advanced Archives seminar. Previously, she worked at the Bentley Library, the Chicago History Museum and Molex Connector Corporation. She received her MILS and BA from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Prior to her 30 year career as an archivist Webster worked as a translator, political science researcher, au pair, waitperson, and bartender. Her years working in restaurants provided a base for this project.
www.HighlandParkHistory.com
- Catherine L.
- Sarah
- 2 attendees
Highland Park Public Library
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- Catherine L.
- 1 attendee
Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History
Kim Sigafus
Kim Sigafus is an award-winning Ojibwa author who writes Native American fiction, non-fiction, children’s and young adult books. She has presented on native history, food, and music, and has traveled all over the Midwest in her native regalia, bringing native culture to life. Kim’s family is from White Earth Reservation, located in the northwest corner of Minnesota. She sings and drums, as well as crafts dream catchers and Talking Feathers.
Kim owns Quiet Souls, a Native American Inspired Gift store in Freeport, where she offers native presentations several times a year.
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This program is supported by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars.
This event will be held on the lawn of the Stupey Cabin at[masked] St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, between the Highland Park Public Library and Highland Park’s City Hall.
If there is inclement weather, this will Hybrid meeting:
Auditorium at the Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
OR Available virtually via Zoom
If you are not already on our email list, need a zoom link or have any questions, please e-mail: [masked]
www.HighlandParkHistory.com
- Catherine L.
- Mandy B.
- Jennifer H
- 4 attendees
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