Elizabeth J. Chivis (Whitepigeon) will be sharing her family’s unique history and culture through oral stories, handcrafts, and traditional life ways.  An opportunity to ask questions and learn together for the family.

This is a Cultural Lens Series family program celebrating National Native American Heritage Month.

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A History of an Anishinabe Family: The Whitepigeons of Holland

Program Q&A

This program was live on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Free, virtual family program. Donations appreciated.
This program is part of our Cultural Lens Series.

Elizabeth J. Chivis (Whitepigeon)

Meet Elizabeth…

Hello, My name is Elizabeth J. Chivis (Whitepigeon).

My spirit name is Warm Rain, I am Eagle Clan of the Potawatomi and Chippewa nations, and I am a citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.

I am also a head woman for my Whitepigeon family and was raised within the traditional community and culture of the Native Americans in the Great Lakes.

I received my formal education studying Education, Business and Political Science. I was the Cultural Teacher for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal School for seven years and developed the cultural curriculum and annual cultural activities for over 300 students.  Also, I am currently the Executive Board Treasurer for our congregation of the Midewewin Mide Widjig.

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