Understanding Native American Sovereignty Series: The Legacies of Removal

The Illinois State Museum will host four virtual-panel discussion “Understanding Native American Sovereignty Series.”
The series aims to provide education and awareness around the topic of Native American sovereignty. Participants will learn more about why Illinois has challenges working with federally recognized tribal nations. Director of tribal relations, Heather Miller, enrolled citizen of the Wyandotte Nation, will moderate each panel, bringing leaders together so the public can become familiar with the history of Indian removal, federal and state Indian law in the 21st century and food and cultural autonomy.