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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
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)
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
