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Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity

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The Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity returns to The Goodman, in partnership with the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum.

August 15 from 11am - 9pm

The Goodman's Alice Center for Education and Engagement

170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601 - View on Google Maps

On August 15th, you are invited to attend a full day of hands-on workshops, poetry readings, panel discussions, and a special live radio play to close out the day. Head to the Alice Center for a vibrant, community-centered festival, complete with student art exhibits and an Indigenous vendor fair running all day. Come learn, laugh, connect and celebrate. All are welcome!
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Workshops and Panels

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First Impressions: Plant Pressing Workshop

Saturday, August 15 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
Lab 2

In this creative workshop, learn to press flowers, leaves and other plants to preserve their color for years to come.

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Sorrel and Sassafras: Indigenous Poetry Reading

Saturday, August 15 from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Lab 1

Join us for an exciting event hosted by Vince Romero, featuring Indigenous poets reading their work, including Aaron Golding, Jim Terry, Mark Laroque and others.

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Cedar Tea Sip and Paint

Saturday, August 15 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Lab 2

Indulge in sips of cedar tea while painting the image above, guided by artist Virginia Poitra. We provide all of the supplies and drinks; just come ready to create! 18+

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Interethnic solidarity between the indigenous people of the americas

Presented by the Indigenous Students Association
Saturday, August 15 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Lab 1

Join us for a discussion and presentation of art with members of the Indigenous Students Association at the School of the Art Institute, featuring Ruth Keyes (Seneca), Saturn Dougherty (Anishinaabe/Cherokee) and Luluka (Hawaiian). Pictured: Art installation by Ruth Keyes.

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superyou: a workshop for children and families

Saturday, August 15 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Lab 2

Leaning Oak Reservation needs your help! Join Super Indian, Mega Bear, Laguna Woman, and Diogi as they fight to stop the mysterious Blud Kwan’Tum and his evil vampire army. Through games, activities, and more, you’ll dive into the wacky, wonderful world of the Super Indian Comics by creating your own crime-fighting superhero. Do you have what it takes to save the rez?

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sweetest season mixer

Saturday, August 15 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Clifford Lobby/Rotunda

Join us for community fellowship and celebration before the final event of the day, Arigon Starr’s radio play The New Adventures of Super-Indian.

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the new adventures of super indian

Saturday, August 15 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Lab 1

Dancing Pony Productions presents The New Adventures of Super Indian by Arigon Starr, directed by Kennedy Naseem, and performed as an old-time radio play featuring an intergenerational cast from the Chicago Native Community. Hubert Logan was an ordinary Reservation boy until he ate tainted commodity cheese infused with Rezium, a secret government food enrichment additive. Known as Super Indian, Hubert fights evil forces who would overtake the Reservation’s resources and population. Assisted by his trusty sidekicks Mega Bear and Diogi, they fight crime the way they know how — with strength, smarts and humor.

Tickets are $10.

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about the gichigamiin indigenous nations museum

The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum (formerly Mitchell Museum of the American Indian), located in Evanston, Illinois, is one of a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the histories, cultures, traditions, and arts of Indigenous people from the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1977, the museum has become a cherished resource and education center committed to promoting a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and serving as a space to celebrate their diverse cultures, rich histories, and present-day experiences and contributions.