STOCKTON — Award-winning Ojibwa author and presenter Kim Sigafus will offer an immersive and educational experience that honors the legacy of Native American women — spotlighting the “Hidden Half” of Illinois history. Dressed in traditional regalia, Kim will share powerful narratives of figures such as Singing Bird, wife of Black Hawk, and Hononegah, exploring their daily lives, relationships, and societal influence.

“Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Stockton Heritage Museum, 107 West Front Street, Stockton, Ill. The event is free and open to all audiences.

This program will delve into:

●  Courtship, Marriage, & Family Life: A look into traditional practices of parenting and partnership.

●  Cultural Artifacts: Attendees can examine and handle items Native women used in their homes.

●  Language, Music, & Drumming: Guests will learn Native words and songs, with a chance to drum alongside Kim.

Through storytelling, hands-on engagement, and music, Kim brings depth and visibility to the central role Native women played in shaping both their communities and the history of Illinois.

Kim is an Ojibwa author whose family hails from the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. She writes acclaimed fiction and non-fiction for all ages, and presents widely on Native American history, culture, food, and music. As owner of Quiet Souls, a Native-inspired gift shop in Freeport, she shares traditional arts like crafting dream catchers and Talking Feathers.

For more information, visit www.stocktonheritagemuseum.org, on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StocktonHeritageMuseum/, email at info@stocktonheritagemuseum.org, or leave a message at 815-947-2220.