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Myaamiaki “Miami People”: A Living People with a Past
Hosted by Whitley County Historical MuseumLearn about the history and present-day traditions of the Myaamiaki (Miami People) at a talk presented by Diane Hunter, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s cultural resource officer.
Event Details
The opening of the exhibit Meehkweelintamankwi Aanchsahaaciki: Our Forced Removal starts with a talk by Diane Hunter, cultural resource officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, who will discuss the history and current activities of the Miami People. Hunter’s descriptions of the Myaamia People and what took place on the forced removal of the Myaamia to Kansas are very moving and enlightening.
Attendees may visit the exhibit Meehkweelintamankwi Aanchsahaaciki: Our Forced Removal for free before and following the presentation. The Whitley County Historical Museum will host the exhibit through September 30, 2022.
For more information contact the Whitley County Historical Museum at wcmuseum@whitleygov.com or 260.244.6372.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.