August 20, 2024
 

‘Teaching of Traditional Indigenous Medicines’ scheduled Sept. 15 at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum 

BISMARCK, N.D. – The public is invited to a free presentation, “Teaching of Traditional Indigenous Medicines,” Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Russell Reid Auditorium at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Bismarck.  

Christy Goulet, Wiishkobizi Nibi Ikwe (To be sweet like the water women), will share her expertise in traditional Ojibwe and Dakota medicines. She will demonstrate the preparation and use of cedar, sage, and other plants as they were historically used in traditional Indigenous medicines. Goulet is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Belcourt.  

For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, shsprograms@nd.gov or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.

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Kara Haff, Public Information Officer 
701.328.3547

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