Join us for a celebration of Indigenous creativity and brilliance!
Indigenous People Festival is a free annual event that creates space for Indigenous people to celebrate artistry and traditions and for all attendees to learn about Indigenous cultures from a lineup of contemporary talent.
Virtual Performances by NDN Artists
This year, we’ll present four exciting days of virtual performances and panels featuring locally and nationally recognized Indigenous artists and advocates—culminating in our 25th Annual SpiritWalk in Seattle on October 16!
In partnership with Seattle Center, the event will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.
Program and Schedule
| Tuesday, October 12 | 6:30pm PST | The Performance Featuring: Delia Gomez (Yaqui/Mexican), Fabian Romero (Purepécha), Mackenzie Neusiok (Coharie), and Stephy Styles (Quechua) Music by tawihisi & Ghost Horse (Pawnee/Athabaskan) | ||
| Wednesday, October 13 | 4:00pm PST | I See You: Black Natives in Discussion Hosted by Amber Starks (Afro Indigenous, Muscogee (Creek/Shawnee/Yuchi/ Quapaw/Cherokee Descent) with panelists Deante Moore (Akimel O’Odham; Gila River Indian Community) and Paige Pettibon (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) | ||
| 5:00pm PST | Rez Dogs and Rutherford Falls: NDN TV Time Hosted by Howie Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) with panelist Jana Schmieding (Lakota) | |||
| Thursday, October 14 | 4:00pm PST | Boarding School Survivors: Healing. Hope. Justice. Hosted by Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) with panelists Fred John, Jr. (Ahtna) and Bill Hall (Tlingit) | ||
| 5:00pm PST | The Performance 2020 SEATTLE IS NATIVE LAND | |||
| Friday, October 15 | 5:00pm PST | Native Chefs: Indigenous Food is Sovereign Hosted by Hilel Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) with panelists M. Karlos Baca (Tewa/Diné/Nuche) and Andrea Murdoch | ||
| 6:30pm PST | The Concert Featuring Weedrat (Diné), Quinn Christopherson (Athabaskan/Inupiat), and Supaman (Apsáalooke), | |||
| Saturday, October 16 | 9:00am | SpiritWalk & Warrior Run (Seattle, in-person event) |
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Thank you to our sponsors
Interested becoming a sponsor for the event?
To become a sponsor or inquire about our sponsorship benefits, contact contactdev@sihb.org.
Check out the 2020 event
The 2020 Indigenous People Festival was the first time the annual event was presented virtually. The virtual celebration featured over 20 Indigenous creatives in four curated events and reached more than 22,000 viewers.