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Hundreds gathered at Unity Park for the 13th annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival, celebrating Indigenous culture while honoring a commitment to reconciliation. The event showcases how communities can heal historical wounds while keeping Native traditions alive for future generations.
The Obama Presidential Center welcomed hundreds to a traditional Native American dance celebration Saturday, featuring Indigenous performers from Chicago-area tribes. The hourlong cultural showcase invited the community to participate in honoring Indigenous heritage.
After decades of decline, wild rice is making a comeback in the upper Midwest thanks to Indigenous-led restoration efforts using cutting-edge drone technology. Tribes are partnering with universities to bring back the sacred plant their ancestors have harvested for thousands of years.
