Native American Heritage Month
Skokie Public Library is built on the homeland and trading ground of many Native American people and tribes, including the Council of Three Fires (the Ojibwe, the Potawatomi, and the Odawa), and many other nations, including the Menominee, the Ho-Chunk, the Miami, and the Sauk. Learn more about the Indigenous people of Chicagoland on our blog, browse our book and movie lists spotlighting Indigenous and Native voices, and attend an event listed below.
Upcoming Events
Indigenous STEAM: Learn about Food Processing and Preserving
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30 pm
Learn some methods used for processing and preserving food and participate in a quick-pickling demonstration.
This event is in honor of Native American Heritage Month and inspired by the ISTEAM Collaborative.
Learn more about the ISTEAM Collaborative.
For kids ages 5-12. Participants must be able to follow directions and safety instructions.
First Nations Film and Video Festival
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:30 pm
The First Nations Film and Video Festival highlights Indigenous/Native American filmmakers of all skill levels, providing them a venue for their works and voice.
All films are directed by Indigenous/Native American filmmakers from the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Mexico.
Find out more about the festival and the films scheduled at venues around Chicago November 4-11.
LitLounge: The Sentence
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7:30 pm
This month we'll be discussing Pulitzer Prize winning author Louise Erdrich's novel that follows a diverse group of Native American booksellers haunted by the spirit of a customer.
Copies of the book can be found in various formats at the library, and it is available digitally on Hoopla.
This discussion is in partnership with Morton Grove Public Library.
Let's Take a Walk: For Families
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1:00 pm
Bring your grown-up for a walk with our librarians near the library.
Every child must be accompanied by a caregiver. Drop-in event limited to 10 families with children ages 3-8.
Today's walk is in honor of Native American Heritage Month and inspired by the ISTEAM collaborative.
Past Events
‘Reservation Dogs’--Indigenous Representation in the Media
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 pm
Enjoy this teen comedy/drama television series from an all-Indigenous cast and creative team.
We’ll watch excerpts from the series, eat snacks, and collaborate on a service project on the topic of Native American representation in media and American pop culture.
Participants will earn service hours. Fill out this contact form to be added to our list of potential volunteers and be one of the first to know about volunteer opportunities.
Email the teen team if you have any questions. For grades 9-12.