Kim will be talking about The Three Sisters Planting and companion planting. She will discuss other ways of planting, what the native people planted, and all participants will receive seeds to start in their own garden. A Q and A will follow.

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim is one of the guest speakers who will be introducing K-12 educators and librarians to her Ojibwa books for the classroom. There will be an interview and Q&A with the her, and time in the Perpich Library to peruse her books.

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.