Learn about the Native people who once called Illinois home through their oral traditions and daily life. Hear a traditional lullaby and learn some Native language. Logins will be sent to registrants.
Internationally-published, award-winning Ojibwa author and speaker, Kim Sigafus McIver presents on the Native people who once called Illinois their home. Her presentation will include oral traditions, daily life, and the planting of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Discussing the importance of music in the culture, she will drum and sing, as she shares a traditional lullaby with participants. Everyone will get the chance to learn some Native language and there will be a Q and A following the program.
Contact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org with questions.
Participant Zoom instructions:
Registration with email address is required. The webinar link and password will be emailed to participants the day before the program. If you do not receive it by 5:00 p.m. the previous day, please contact the library.
Virtual programs adhere to the Library's Video and Photography Policy. Participants should be aware of their privacy settings before logging into the program.
This program will be presented through a live Zoom webinar.
Instructions for joining a webinar are available here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115004954946-Joining-and-participating-in-a-webinar-attendee- and their Privacy Policy is here: https://zoom.us/privacy/
DGPL staff will be monitoring email before the program to assist with logon issues.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Registration Required | Music & Performance | Lectures |
TAGS: | #nativeamerican |