Indigenous Voices

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a collection of eBooks on Hoopla. Explore stories that honor Indigenous cultures, histories, and voices. (Only available to Lake Bluff cardholders.)

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a selection of films and documentaries available on Kanopy. Explore stories that highlight Indigenous voices, histories, and cultures. (Only available to Lake Bluff cardholders.)

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a selection of eBooks and audiobooks available on Libby. Discover stories and perspectives that highlight Indigenous cultures, histories, and voices. (Only available to Lake Bluff cardholders

A multimedia resource supplementing science and social studies curriculum. This link will take you directly to their resource collection about Native Americans. (Only available to Lake Bluff cardholders.)

The First People: Native Americans in Lake County
Explore 12,000 years of Native American history at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville, Illinois. See a full-scale wigwam, view artifacts, and learn about the lives and traditions of Lake County’s Indigenous communities. (Free Thursday evenings, 5–8pm)

The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum (formerly Mitchell Museum of the American Indian), located in Evanston, Illinois, is one of a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the histories, cultures, traditions, and arts of Indigenous people from the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1977, the museum has become a cherished resource and education center committed to promoting a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and serving as a space to celebrate their diverse cultures, rich histories, and present-day experiences and contributions.

The American Indian Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps urban Natives connect with their culture. Established in 1953, the American Indian Center is one of the oldest urban Native centers in the country. Created out of love for community, the center’s founders sought to help Natives who moved to Chicago through the U.S. government’s relocation program. Today, the American Indian Center continues its mission by supporting Natives throughout the Chicagoland area.

Located next to the Library, the Lake Bluff History Museum offers information about the Indigenous peoples who lived in the Lake Bluff area. Explore their histories, cultures, and lasting impact on the region, including the story of local trail trees used as natural markers and guides by Native Americans.