Sand Creek Massacre Commemoration: Procession & Fire

In the spirit of healing, the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), Multicultural Students Affairs (MSA), Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI), and the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) invites our community to reflect on Northwestern's role in supporting the healing efforts of Cheyenne and Arapaho communities.

Join NAISA, MSA, OIDI, and CNAIR in a procession beginning at the John Evans Alumni Center, we will walk about .7 miles and end at the CNAIR house at 515 Clark St. for a fire, reflection, and warm drinks. 

Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Procession Starts at: Evans Alumni Center
Procession Finishes at: Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (515 Clark St)
Total length about .7 miles.

Weather can be unpredictable during this time of year, so please plan accordingly. There are no stairs along the walking route and follows a paved concrete path, however, route ends on a lawn with grass and some uneven ground.

Short option: Meet in front of the John Evans Alumni Center (1800 Sheridan Road) for remarks and then head 300ft west down Clark St to meet the group outside of the CNAIR House (515 Clark St.)

Cost: Free and open to the public

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