Goshen and its surrounding region has rich history as land of the Potawatomi and Miami nations. To honor Indigenous Peoples Day, the City of Goshen Community Relations Commission will provide an opportunity for residents of all ages to learn this history. 

The CRC will host an Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Goshen Theater Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6–8 p.m.

Doors at the Theater open at 6 p.m. with activity and information tables and an informative program starting in the theater auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community.

Presentors: 

• Nayo Ulloa: Caxanarca (Peru) performer and educator— facebook.com/NayoUlloaQuenista
• Diane Hunter: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma—miamination.com
• Matthew Bussler: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians—pokagonband-nsn.gov/
  Direct contact: 269-462-4316, matthew.bussler@pokagonband-nsn.gov 
• Zuleyja Prieto: Community leader, organizer, educator. (A leader of Rooting through Corn)—facebook.com/rootingthroughcorn
• Luke Gascho: Author and Speaker. Presenting indigenous land use

Information tables:

• Goshen Historical Society—goshenhistorical.org/
• Goshen Public Library—goshenpl.lib.in.us/es/
• Miami Ribbon Work
  • ​Myaamia ribbon work: a Brief History (blog post)
  • Mahkoonsihkwa’s Experience with Myaamia Ribbonwork (blog post)
• Rooting Through Corn—facebook.com/rootingthroughcorn

On display:

• “Dancing for Our Tribe” a selection of portraits—oupress.com/9781733674423/dancing-for-our-tribe/
• “The Blessing Quilt: Community Art as Prayer, Reconciliation and Blessing”— contact Rebecca Haarer: bluestaaar@aol.com and Norm Kauffman: nlkauffmann@gmail.com

Displays on the way:

• Potawatomi-Miami Trail Marker Project—potawatomi-miamitrail.org/