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Come join us to learn about traditional Potawatomi quill work, including how to harvest a porcupine hide! We are so excited to welcome MADALENE BIG BEAR (Bodwéwadmi) to NU's Evanston Campus to share her work, cultural knowledge and connections to her tribe - the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Nation!

Her 2-week residency will offer several opportunities to learn and connect - we appreciate your RSVPs so we can plan accordingly!

Bio: Madalene Big Bear (Bodwéwadmi) is a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Nation and a culture bearer who enjoys sharing her knowledge in many forms, including stories. Although entertaining, storytelling is also an important way to convey customs, language, history, and identity to descendants and those who are invited to listen. Madalene is also a respected Pokagon culture keeper. A talented professional and artist, she often teaches others about indigenous culture. Her areas of expertise include material culture, contemporary life ways, culinary traditions, art, and storytelling.

Here is a link to the overall schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DQBZxDJv7n1cD9ExC1ka7eGROteJ7E2dtdHov6dpwkU/edit?usp=sharing 

LOCATIONS to include: CNAIR House at 515 Clark St and Kaplan Art Studio in KRESGE 2-315 

Please register for all sessions you will attend!