Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Zitkála-Šá

The United States Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, in partnership with Better Days and the Utah Historical Society, invite you to a special evening in celebration of Zitkála-Šá and the new quarter released in her honor.

This inspiring program will include remarks by special guests; a conversation about  Zitkála-Šá’s life and legacy; and a screening of a short film about her life.  All attendees will receive the new Zitkála-Šá quarter at the conclusion of the program.

Confirmed participants include:

• Chris Abston, Great-Great Grandson of Zitkála-Šá
• Rozanna Benally-Sagg, Utah Division of Indian
• Mark Bonnin, Great-Great Grandson of Zitkála-Šá
• Matthew Bonnin, Great-Great Grandson of Zitkála-Šá
• Rebekah Clark, Historical Director, Better Days
• Sanae Fujii, Opera soloist and student, Brigham Young University School of Music
• Dr. P. Jane Hafen, Professor Emerita, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Jennifer Herrera, National Women’s History Museum
• Frederique Irwin, President and CEO, National Women’s History Museum
• Kassie John, 2024-2025 Miss Indian World, Indigenous Designer and Diné Illustrator
  
• Katherine Kitterman, Public Historian, Utah Historical Society
• Chief Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba, Treasurer of the United States
• Tim McKay, Piano Accompanist

The American Women Quarters™ Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated to honoring women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of our nation.

This event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance.

Please note: The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or captioning, please email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the program.