Event Detail
Kitkehahki Pawnee in Kansas, A First Thursday Presentation
August 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Smoky Hill Museum 211 West Iron Avenue Salina, Kansas United States
Enjoy this free presentation at the Museum or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Register here for your Zoom link.
The Pawnee Nation has a long and significant history in Kansas. Their presence in the north and central regions dates back centuries. Join Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover, (Ckîri, Parî/Pawnee) as he offers an overview of what we know about the Kitkehahki in Kansas and how we know it. Dr. Shield Chief Gover is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Kansas, and the assistant curator of archaeology for the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum.