St. Mark's Welcomes Joseph Standing Bear: A Connection to the People and Land on and near where St. Mark's Stands
St. Mark's Welcomes Joseph Standing Bear: A Connection to the People and Land on and near where St. Mark's Stands
When: Wednesday, April 20, 7 PM - 8 PM
Where: In-person (393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn) and Zoom (483-170-780)
What: St. Mark's welcomes the community to hear Joseph Standing Bear of Midwest SOARRING Foundation present history of Native Americans in our area, what land acknowledgement is, and the background of Midwest SOARRING Foundation, https://www.midwestsoarring.org/, a nonprofit whose mission is to work toward repatriation, protect sacred sites, educate the public, and promote community building among all people regarding indigenous lifeways. There will be opportunities for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.
Member of St. Mark's Edna Heatherington is excited to welcome Joseph Standing Bear. "Learning about the land that St. Mark's occupies is a sacred responsibility and a way to grow respect for all people."
For additional information, contact: Wes Clay-Anderson at frontdesk@stmarkglenellyn.org / 630-858-1020.
About St. Mark's: Since 1897, St. Mark's Episcopal Church is at the center of Glen Ellyn geography and community life. In addition to vibrant worship and education offerings, we are well-known for our Preschool, PDO program, annual Pumpkin Patch and welcome to many support and community groups who meet and find a home at St. Mark's.