Wild Onion Update on Sunday's Fall Festival/American Indian Celebration

New Partners from Indigenous Organizations

Our friends at Chicago's Wild Onion Market requested that we share a change in the lineup for their Fall Festival and American Indian Celebration, which takes place at the market (7007 N. Clark St.) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. this coming Sunday (November 16).

The Market's partners for the celebration of American Indian Heritage Month are Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, American Indian Health Services, and St. Kateri Center.

Here is the market full press release update:

Wild  Onion  Market Presents “Beyond the Gifts of the Three Sisters” – A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Native American  Heritage Month

Chicago, IL – Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances we have new partners for this event: Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, American Indian Health Services, and the St. Kateri Center.

Wild Onion Market, in partnership with the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, American Indian Health Services, and St. Kateri Center, invites everyone to a vibrant fall festival that honors the Indigenous roots of the region and the timeless bounty of the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash.

The event, titled “Beyond the Gifts of the Three Sisters,” will transform the Wild Onion Market into a living showcase of food, art, and storytelling on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 7007 N Clark St., Chicago, IL. The event is FREE. A food drive for the St. Katari pantry is also part of the event.

What to Expect

● Culinary Highlights – Indigenous chef Cyndee Fox-Star will serve a series of seasonal dishes. Guests can taste contemporary takes on American Indian cuisine, all crafted with locally‑sourced, organic ingredients.

● Hands‑On Workshops – Join artisans for two sessions of native craftwork. Beadwork and corn-husk dolls will be made as you learn the significance of both traditions.

● Community Dialog and Storytelling - Storytellers will share stories of traditions, community and food in the Native American Diaspora.

● St. Kateri Center Food Drive - Chef Fox-Starr is partnered with the St. Kateri Center and is collecting food donations for their pantry as a part of this event.

Why This Matters

November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions, resilience, and ongoing vitality of Indigenous peoples across the United States. By centering the Three Sisters—a cornerstone of Indigenous agriculture and cosmology—this festival underscores the interdependence of people, land, and nourishment. It also highlights Wild Onion Market’s commitment to amplifying under‑represented voices and supporting local, sustainable food systems.

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