Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

A list of events happening on and around Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023

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Groups from cities, towns and communities all over the country will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 9, marking the second year, since President Joe Biden made an official proclamation in 2021.

The day symbolizes that Indigenous people are very much a part of the country’s society, with a diverse range of cultures and traditions. In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, there will be many celebrations in small and large cities that welcome everyone from all walks of life.

ICT has compiled a list of events that are free and open to the public, from California to New York, there is a Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration happening near you. The events are organized by time zone and states or major cities.

Email Mountain Bureau Chief Kolby KickingWoman kolby@ictnews.org to add an event to the list.

EAST COAST

Massachusetts

Indigenous Peoples Day NewtonWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Albemarle Fld (250 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA)TIME: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDTADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Website

Bedford Indigenous Peoples Day CelebrationWHEN: Sunday, Oct. 8LOCATION: Middlesex Community College (591 Springs Rd Beford, MA)TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 pm EDTMORE INFO: Facebook event

New York City

Indigenous Peoples Day NYCWHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7 – Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Harlem River Event Area (561 E 117th St., New York, NY)TIME: No specified timeADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

CENTRAL

Minnesota

Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise CeremonyWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Gather at Bde Maka Ska near Thomas Beach at 7:00 am (3700 Thomas Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55410)TIME: Ceremony will start around 7:15 amMORE INFO: Poster info

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – Duluth MNWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Duluth City Hall (411 W. 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802)TIME: 11:00 am CDTADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

Indigenous Peoples DayWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Harriet Island Regional Park (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Rd., St. Paul, MN 55107)TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pmADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Poster info

Nashville

Indigenous Peoples Day/Native American DayWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN 37211)TIME: No time specifiedMORE INFO: Phone for information: 615-292-8642, USET website

Illinois

Indigenous Peoples Day ChicagoWHEN: Sunday, Oct. 8LOCATION: Chop Shop (2033 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL)TIME: 5 pm to 10 pm CDTADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Facebook event

Indiana

Indigenous Peoples Day CelebrationWHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7TIME: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmLOCATION: Eiteljorg Museum (500 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN)ADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

Oklahoma

Indigenous Peoples DayWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Thirty Nine Restaurant (659 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, Ok)TIME: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CDTADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

MOUNTAIN

Colorado

Native American Student Services Presents: Indigenous Peoples Day: Heritage Showcase, Ft. Frank Waln, Sicangu LakotaWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: César Chavez Cultural Center (1410 W. 20th Street, Greeley, Co.)TIME: 3:30 pmMORE INFO: Website

New Mexico

Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend CelebrationWHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7-9TIME: 10:00 am to 3:00 pmLOCATION: Santa Fe Plaza (63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM)ADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

PACIFIC

Bay Area

San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples DayWHEN: Monday. Oct. 9LOCATION: Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens (700 Mission St., San Francisco, CA)TIME: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pmADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

31st Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian MarketWHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7TIME: 10:00 am to 6:00 pmLOCATION: Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Part (2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkerly, CA)ADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Event website

Southern California

Idyllwild Arts Celebrates Indigenous Peoples DayWHEN: Sunday, Oct. 8 – Oct. 9LOCATION: Idyllwild Arts Academy (52500 Temecula Rd, Idyllwild Pine Cove, CA)TIME: 2:00 pmMORE INFO: Event website

Phoenix

Indigenous Peoples Day PHX FestWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Margaret T. Hance Park (67 W. Culver St. Phoenix, AZ)TIME: 10:00 am to 8:00 pmMORE INFO: Eventbrite

ALASKA

Indigenous Peoples DayWHEN: Monday, Oct. 9LOCATION: Alaska Pacific University Moseley Sports Center (4400 University Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508)TIME: 11:00 am to 12:00 pmADMISSION: FreeMORE INFO: Facebook event