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Nov
18
2025

Sand Creek Massacre Commemoration: Procession & Fire

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT

Where: John Evans Center, Procession begins at outside lawn, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Contact: Office of Community Enrichment   (847) 467-3488
community-enrichment@northwestern.edu

Group: Office of Community Enrichment

Co-Sponsor: Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR)

Category: Global & Civic Engagement

Description:

In the spirit of healing, the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), Native American & Indigenous Affairs (NAIA) and the Center for Native American & Indigenous Research (CNAIR) invites our community to reflect on Northwestern's role in supporting the healing efforts of Cheyenne and Arapaho communities. Join us in this final event in a 3-part series to learn about the massacre and Northwestern’s place in this history. 

Procession:

Starting outside of the John Evans Alumni Center, we will walk about 0.7 miles through campus, stopping for brief remarks outside of the Segal Visitor Center, the Rock and ending at the CNAIR house at 515 Clark Street for a fire, reflection, and warm drinks.  

Weather can be unpredictable during this time of year, so please plan accordingly. There are no stairs along the walking route, and it follows a paved concrete path, however, the 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 Street to meet the group outside of the CNAIR House (515 Clark Street). 

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