A list of events happening on and around Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023
Christopher Lomahquahu
ICT
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the White House in Washington, D.C. for the Free Leonard Peltier 79th Birthday Action on September 12, 2023. (Jourdan Bennett-Begaye, ICT)
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