19 Feb Myaamia Experience: Celebrating the Miami Heritage – May 20th, 2023

A collaboration between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma & Roanoke Historical Museum

All Ages – Free Event

When:

Saturday, May 20^th, 2023   2pm – 6:30pm

Where:

Roanoke Elementary School   423 W. Vine St., Roanoke, IN 46783

Presentations:

Kiilhsohkwa: Life & History by the Roanoke Historical Museum

Monologue by Sue Strass, Chief Richardville’s great, great, great granddaughter

Myaamia Forced Removal by Diane Hunter, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

Raccoon Village by the Roanoke Historical Museum

Demonstrations:

Bead Work by Katrina Mitten

Ribbon Work by Kara Strass

Miami Language by Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Citizens

Traditional Children’s Games by Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Citizens

Lacrosse Demonstration by Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Citizens