Black Hawk’s View of Illinois History

Imagine sitting around a campfire with Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kiuk-kiuk, listening to the stories of creation and the legends of his grandfathers. Drawing from Black Hawk’s Autobiography and his knowledge of American Indian Cosmology, Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays the reporter who transcribed and published Black Hawk’s life story. Mr. Ellis weaves true history with folklore to create a tapestry of symbolic language that draws the audience into the world view of this respected leader of his people.  Hear traditional chants and drumming songs.

Ellis is part Cherokee and has studied with native Elders from several tribes.  He has performed at Powwows and Native Gatherings  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..

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