Friends Of Hopewell To Sponsor Guest Lecture at OU-Chillicothe

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(Chillicothe) – Join the Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on June 5th, 2024, from 5pm-6:30pm at the Stevenson Center on the campus of Ohio University Chillicothe for an insightful discussion led by Logan York, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.

York will discuss Native History and Tribal citizens’ connections to place, history, and culture. Mr. York represented the Miami Nation at the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were inscribed on the World Heritage List.

The homelands of the Miami Nation were Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.

Logan grew up just north of where the tribal government is seated today, participating in Tribal events in Miami, Oklahoma. He attended Eewansaapita, a summer program for Myaamiaki starting at nine years old and was later a counselor at the camp. As a Myaamiaki student at Miami University, he continued his education about Miami people, language, culture, and history while obtaining his
Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology, with minors in archaeology, and history.

After graduation, he gained experience in archaeological excavation, working with Algonquian Consultants, the archaeology firm that advises the Miami Tribe Cultural Resources Office. In his free time, he uses reenacting events to educate the public on the true history of Myaamionki, our traditional homelands.

The event is free, but reservations are requested for planning purposes. Register at friendsofhchp@gmail.com.