The Black Hawk Performance Company seeks to honor the ground we dance on, Mother Earth and the many tribes who have made Illinois their home.
Many tribes like the Ojibwe have been here for thousands of years. The most famous American Indian leader of historic times was the great Sauk Chief Black Hawk. His name comes from the great black hawks that we see all over the state. We honor both his name and our brother the hawk when we say these words.
The performance company has performed for thousands of Illinois children and families since it was founded in the 1984, by the incredible Zuni/Isleta singer, dancer and award-winning artist, the late Carlos Peynetsa. Today his daughter, an original member of the dance company, and ambassador, Kelly Summers carries on his legacy.
This performance is sponsored by the American Indian Association of Illinois in Chicago. The artistic director is Dr. Dorene Wiese, White Wing Woman, who is an enrolled Ojibwe in the Minnesota Chippewa tribe. For more information, please email dpwiese@aol.com.
Location: Harold Washington College – Room 103
