Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

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

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 Newton
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Albemarle Fld (250 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA)
TIME: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Website

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

New York City

Indigenous Peoples Day NYC
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7 – Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Harlem River Event Area (561 E 117th St., New York, NY)
TIME: No specified time
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Event website

CENTRAL

Minnesota

Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Ceremony
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: 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 am
MORE INFO: Poster info

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – Duluth MN
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Duluth City Hall (411 W. 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802)
TIME: 11:00 am CDT
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Event website

Indigenous Peoples Day
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Harriet Island Regional Park (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Rd., St. Paul, MN 55107)
TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Poster info

Nashville

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

Illinois

Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 8
LOCATION: Chop Shop (2033 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL)
TIME: 5 pm to 10 pm CDT
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Facebook event

Indiana

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7
TIME: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Eiteljorg Museum (500 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN)
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Event website

Oklahoma

Indigenous Peoples Day
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Thirty Nine Restaurant (659 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, Ok)
TIME: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Event website

MOUNTAIN

Colorado

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

New Mexico

Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7-9
TIME: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Santa Fe Plaza (63 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM)
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Event website

PACIFIC

Bay Area

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

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

Southern California

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

Phoenix

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

ALASKA

Indigenous Peoples Day
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: Alaska Pacific University Moseley Sports Center (4400 University Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508)
TIME: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Facebook event