Indigenous Peoples Day Community Read

Saturday, October 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Blue Earth County Historical Society, 606 S. Broad St.

The community reading book will be Big Chief  by Jon Hickey. Pick up your free copy of the book at either the Blue Earth County Historical Society or the Blue Earth County Library.

Synopsis

Big Chief  by Jon Hickey is a powerful contemporary novel exploring Native leadership, identity, community and the complicated realities of tribal politics. Set within a fictional tribal nation, the story follows a young tribal leader navigating political pressures, personal relationships and the responsibility of serving his people. Blending humor, tension and heart, Big Chief offers a compelling look at sovereignty, belonging and what it means to lead while staying connected to community and culture.

Series and Schedule

We have a series of community discussion groups around the book.

• October 1 at 6 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church
• October 10 at 1 p.m. at BECHS
• October 20 at 6 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church
• October 24 at 10 a.m. at BECHS

Join us at any or all of these community conversations around the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day community read!