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Did you know that Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Indigenous populations in the US, with more than 65,000 Native Americans living in the metropolitan area? Join us to celebrate the city’s vibrant Native communities and a history that spans centuries.

Included in general admission

Schedule

10:00–11:30 a.m. – Viewings of Molly of Denali (3 episodes), followed by conversation. Recommended for ages 3–10.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Hands-on learning with guided craft activities. All ages welcome.

12:30–2:00 p.m. – Screening of Te-Ata, followed by conversation. Recommended for ages 10 and older.

Native American demonstration at Civic Center Native Americans gather at the Civic Center to demonstrate support for American Indian Movement takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Native American Heritage Month-st20002194_0001 Members of the Chicago-area Native American community gather for an event, Chicago, Sept. 27, 1992. ST-20002194-0001
Residents of Native American descent hold a vigil in protest of Columbus Day festivities at Indian Boundary Park Residents of Native American descent hold a vigil in protest of Columbus Day festivities at Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago, Oct. 10, 1992. ST-10002267-0043
The American Indian Center Spring Expo The American Indian Center Spring Expo at 1630 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, April 22, 1995. ST-30003011-0037, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum
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