Native Youth Foundation unites communities at heritage festival
The Native Youth Foundation hosted its inaugural Native American Heritage Festival on Oct. 18 at Grape Day Park in Escondido, California, according to EIN Presswire. The event, held in collaboration with tribal nations and reservations across Southern California, welcomed hundreds of attendees for a day of live music, cultural demonstrations and activities celebrating Indigenous traditions.
Escondido Mayor Dane White issued a proclamation naming Oct. 18 “Native American Heritage Festival Day.” Other local officials presented awards recognizing contributors to the event. Performances included Blue Eagle Music, Wyley & Wynter Clay and the Native American Youth Band. The Native Youth Foundation said it looks forward to continuing the festival next year to celebrate Native culture and youth empowerment.
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