{"id":5139,"date":"2022-08-30T13:25:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T18:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5139"},"modified":"2022-11-21T13:06:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T19:06:15","slug":"45thanniversary","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/events\/45thanniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"45th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will honor U.S. Representative Sharice Davids for her significant contributions to Native American society, culture, and history at the 45th Anniversary Benefit and Awards Ceremony on November 19, 2022, at Writers Theater in Glencoe, Illinois.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Our premier event and annual awards ceremony is named for Dr. Carlos Montezuma, a citizen of the Yavapai-Apache Tribe. He worked as a physician and social justice activist for Native American rights. Dr. Montezuma was the first Native American to earn an undergraduate and a medical degree from Northwestern University. In 1904 he became one of the founders of the Society for American Indians, which focused on improving the physical, social, and economic well-being of Native Americans.<\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids<\/strong> will receive the 2022 Dr. Montezuma Award for her contributions to social activism that have advanced Native American people nationally. Rep. Davids is a Ho-Chunk Nation citizen and a member of the U.S. House, representing Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District. In 2019, she was sworn into the 116th Congress, making her one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBTQ+ representative to be elected in Kansas. She was raised by a single mother who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she worked through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a first-generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. That foundation allowed her to go on to a successful career focused on economic and community development, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.<\/span><\/p>\n

45th Anniversary Silent Auction<\/h3>\n
We have something for everyone in our silent auction, from art, clothing, and jewelry to wellness packages and museum experiences!<\/div>\n
Bidding on all 14 items can be\u00a0placed online\u00a0or in person at our 45th Anniversary Benefit and Awards.<\/div>\n

Proceeds will be used for programming and exhibits designed to accelerate the respect of Traditional Knowledge and contemporary Indigenous contributions in the Great Lakes Region.<\/p>\n

45th Anniversary Benefit and Awards Ceremony<\/h3>\n

Schedule of Events<\/p>\n

6:00 Welcome and Check-in<\/p>\n

6:00-7:00 Reception, Food, and Musical Performances by Bill Buchholz and Michaela Marchi<\/p>\n

William Buchholtz (Allison) is a long-time resident of the Chicago area He has been playing and recording music of many genres for over 40 years. He now performs Native American flute and piano in programming aimed at both children and adults. An adoptee, he recently confirmed his Native American heritage as a descendant of the Canadian Kichesipirini (Great River) Band of the Algonquin\/Algonkin nation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill is primarily known for his ongoing work with numerous churches; interfaith, social justice and environmental groups; museums; and cultural events including PowWows. For over 25 years, he has been working for the Native American Ministry of Presence of the United Methodist Church, as well as for the St. Kateri Center of the Archdiocese of Chicago, formerly called the Anawim Center.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He has released his own CD “The Journey Home,” on which he plays both Native American flute and piano, and which features his original songs, and has also appeared on a \u201cYo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble\u201d CD.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Michaela Marchi began singing and performing at an early age. She graduated from The Chicago Academy of Arts High School in voice performance and went on to study music in college but also wanted to explore her multi-ethnic identity as an artist. She is Isleta Pueblo and Filipina from her mother\u2019s side, and 1st generation Italian from her father\u2019s side. Growing up, she was encouraged to appreciate the opera from her father while her mother emphasized the importance of staying connected to her Indigenous roots and a practice of creative endeavor. She has a Master\u2019s in Education, works at the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University, and is also the first in three generations to survive a stage IV cancer diagnosis. She is passionate about patient advocacy, especially for Native American and Indigenous communities, and singing as medicine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7:00 Award Ceremony<\/p>\n