The summit brought together leaders from Native American communities in Chicago to discuss issues of importance to their communities and to share best practices.
The Ceremony
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Keynote Address
News and Media
Latest news and media coverages of the Native American Summit
Native American Illinois residents have voices heard during Springfield summit
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Illinois Native Americans to gather at state Capitol, demand inclusion
The State Journal-Register https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2022/11/16/native-american-summit-to-meet-with-illinois-state-officials/69645929007/
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Native American Summit meets at capitol building
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Illinois Native Americans Gathered in Springfield to Ask for Inclusion and State Recognition
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Chicago Native American community hosting summit in Springfield
Yahoo https://www.yahoo.com/now/chicago-native-american-community-hosting-121100864.html
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Illinois Natives rally at the Old State Capitol to demand inclusion
Local Today https://localtoday.news/il/illinois-natives-rally-at-the-old-state-capitol-to-demand-inclusion-97264.html
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Chicago group puts spotlight on Indigenous issues
Indian Country Today https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/chicago-group-puts-spotlight-on-indigenous-issues
UIC professor talks emotional weight of Thanksgiving for Native Americans
WGN9 https://wgntv.com/news/uic-professor-talks-emotional-weight-of-thanksgiving-for-native-americans/