Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18  Congressman Jonathan L Jackson visits Midewin, a place of healing and of coming together. In the language of Potawatomi People, Midewin means “healing”. It describes their “Grand Medicine Society” or “Medicine Lodge Society” a group of people committed to restoring health and balance to the community..

Their aim is to restore health and establish balance between use and conservation, between the needs of the future and legacy of the past.

Photo Credit - John L.  Alexander