# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois, with a focus on native women, or what was considered "The Hidden Half." Her primary focus will be on women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk's wife) and Hononegah.  She will talk about their role in their husband's lives, and how their lives affected the history of Illinois. The importance of Native music will be introduced, and the audience will be able to play native instruments and learn a song in this interactive experience.

Kim is an award-winning Ojibwa author and speaker. Her family is from White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. An author of 20 books, Kim writes Native American fiction and nonfiction, YA, and children’s books, and travels throughout the Midwest to give presentations on her culture.
Kim is the CEO of Quiet Souls Events and Education, a nonprofit organization that promotes native culture through educational programs and special events.
When not working, Kim enjoys crafting Talking Feathers, singing, and drumming.
For more information, please visit her website at kimberlysigafus.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blanchardville/singing-bird-and-the-importance-of-native-american-women-in-illinois-history/200030446613233
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blanchardville
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 208 Mason St., Blanchardville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53506
- **lat**: 42.81018
- **long**: -89.86086
- **full address**: 208 Mason St., Blanchardville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53506

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History being held?
  - **A:** Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at 208 Mason St., Blanchardville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53506.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History?
  - **A:** Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History is organized by Blanchardville Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blanchardville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If  Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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