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Many of the characters in this year's Big Read book There, There struggle with addiction. Research shows that stable housing plays a vital role in people's recovery from substance use disorders. Join the Wichita Journalism Collaborative in a discussion of how addiction and housing may intersect.

Join us for a discussion of the 2024 Big Read Title There There by Tommy Orange.

Many of the rights secured by Native Americans were won through the efforts of activist groups in the 20th century, such as the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. Today, this activism has evolved into a variety of movements from the protests at Standing Rock to the grassroots movement for Read more…

One of the best known art forms practiced by American Indians is beadwork. Today, beadwork has come to symbolize Native American heritage and is used to make belts, jewelry, and most notably, adorns much of the regalia worn at powwows and dance contests. In this native beading workshop, you'll create Read more…