October 17, 2024
Native American Story Telling with Gerald Savage
Prairieview Education Center • 2112 Behan Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Organized by McHenry County Conservation DistrictAbout this event
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Description
Join us for an afternoon with Gerald Savage, Ho-Chunk Ska Ga his formal native name, oldest grandson of Chief Walks with the Wind. Gerald will share Native American Stories from long ago, and some tribal history and lore.
Gerald was born and raised in the traditions of the Ho-Chunk tribal ways. His family was reintroduced into Starved Rock State Park area since 1935.
Ho-Chunk Ska Ga will explain "Waika" and its timing and meaning, and the season and reason for storytelling. The stories are Ho-Chunk relevant to the area, including other tribal stories as well.
Age Category
Adults and Families
Location
Prairieview Conference Room 305 at Prairieview Education Center
Prairieview Conference Room 220 at Prairieview Education Center
Prairieview Exhibit Room 210 at Prairieview Education Center
Instructor
Christine Kustra
Age and Gender
Ages 10-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Native American Story Telling with Gerald Savage
$7.00