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Native American Celebration: Beyond the Gifts of the Three Sisters
November 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wild Onion Market, in partnership with the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, American Indian Health Services, and St. Kateri Center, invites the city to a vibrant fall festival that honors the Indigenous roots of the region and the timeless bounty of the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash. The event, titled “Beyond the Gifts of the Three Sisters,” will transform the Wild Onion Market into a living showcase of food, art, and storytelling.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2pm – Indigenous cooking with Chef Cyndee Fox-Starr
2:30pm – Native American Storytelling
3pm – Beadwork Making Workshop
4pm – Corn Husk Dollmaking Workshop
What to Expect
- Culinary Highlights – Indigenous chef Cyndee Fox-Starr will serve a series of seasonal dishes. Guests can taste contemporary takes on American Indian cuisine, all crafted with locally‑sourced, organic ingredients.
- Hands‑On Workshops – Join artisans for two sessions of native craftwork. Beadwork and corn-husk dolls will be made as you learn the significance of both traditions.
- Community Dialog and Storytelling – Storytellers will share stories of traditions, community and food in the Native American Diaspora.
- St. Kateri Center Food Drive – Chef Fox-Starr is partnered with the St. Kateri Center and is collecting food donations for their pantry as a part of this event.
Why This Matters
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions, resilience, and ongoing vitality of Indigenous peoples across the United States. By centering the Three Sisters—a cornerstone of Indigenous agriculture and cosmology—this festival underscores the interdependence of people, land, and nourishment. It also highlights Wild Onion Market’s commitment to amplifying under‑represented voices and supporting local, sustainable food systems.
No tickets or RSVPs are required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
About the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum | https://gichigamiin-museum.
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum (3001 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201) is one of a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the histories, cultures, and arts of Indigenous people from the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1977, the museum has become a cherished resource and education center committed to promoting a greater understanding of IndigenousAbout the American Indian Health Services Center | peoples and serving as a space to celebrate their diverse cultures, rich histories, and present-day experiences and contributions.
About the American Indian Health Services of Chicago | https://aihschgo.org/
The mission of the American Indian Health Service of Chicago, Inc. (4326 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60641) , is dedicated to providing quality culturally competent healthcare to the American Indian and Alaska Native community and other underserved populations. AIHSC’s long term goals are to improve the health and quality of life of the American Indian and Alaska Native community as well as enhance the culturally centered healthcare services offered throughout the State.