LeCLAIRE, IOWA (October 17, 2023) On Thursday, November 16 at 6 PM Brian “Fox” Ellis presents Blackhawk’s View of American History.
Storyteller and historian Brian “Fox” Ellis will share with us how his family avoided the Trail of Tears and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation. Using this personal story and a deep knowledge of Native history, this intimate journey builds a bridge. He transports you back into those dark days of American history with both humor and real insight, drawing strength from the resilience of the people.
Brian “Fox” Ellis is part Cherokee and has studied with native Elders from several tribes. He has performed at Powwows and Native Gatherings across Turtle Island. In recent years he was invited to perform at the Apple River Fort for their commemoration of the Black Hawk War and for a group of Sauk and Fox Elders at the Black Hawk Museum in Rock Island. He has presented at the Trail of Tears Museum in the foothills of The Smokey Mountains and at the Assiniboine Reservation for a conference on Seeing the Prairie Through Native Eyes. His programs like this one give voice to the Native American view of American History, including much that is left out of your history books.
The library is proud to host a gifted presenter in honor of Native American Heritage month, officially observed in November since 1990.
For more information see leclairelibrary.org or call 563-289-6007.
