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Gerald Savage, a tribal elder with the Ho-Chunk Nation, will discuss the reintroduction of his family into Illinois.
In his presentation, Savage, whose formal native name is Ho-Chunk Ska Ga (White Winnebago), will talk about his tribal customs and ways, the history of the tribe, modern natives, naming ceremonies, stereotypes, environmental concerns, tribal settlements, and reservations.
Savage is a past Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speaker, an Illinois America 250 commissioner, and past school board member. His grandparents were Chief Walks With the Wind and Princess Stands on a Cloud and were very influential in teaching Gerald the native customs and ways. Savage carries on his grandfather's tradition of teaching people about their cultural ways.
This program is co-sponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society and Van Driel's Medical Supply in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
This program will be recorded.
The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.
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