Episode 202 - The Teepee at Wrigley Field: Native American Protests of the 1970s

Send us Fan MailIn May of 1970, those driving past Wrigley Field were greeted with an unusual sight – a Native American teepee, surrounded by smaller tents and groups of people. This was just the beginning of the Native American protests in Chicago of the 1970’s .Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail game for the holidays with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast  and help offset production costs at no cost to you.Indian Metropolis: Native Americans in Chicago, 1945-75 by James B, LaGrandhttps://amzn.to/47jle1YCity Indian: Native American Activism in Chicago, 1893-1934 by Rosalyn LaPier and David R.M. Beckhttps://amzn.to/3ugredoLand Too Good For Indians: Northern Indian Removal by John P. Boweshttps://amzn.to/3u2M1BaKids Guide To Native American History, A: More than 50 Activities by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Arlene Hirschfelderhttps://amzn.to/49tO69zChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3AwRbTqZoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3ltwpjqSupport the show