Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025: Monday, October 13th
UIATF Events Running From 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM (See Schedule Below)
Join us for an evening in community as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025!
This year, we invite you to celebrate with us for an evening of art, community, and culture. We’ll kick off the night with a special reception and exhibition featuring the incredible work of two-spirit artist Jamie John. Following the exhibition, we’ll share a delicious dinner together before wrapping up the evening with a round dance & jam session!
Indigenous Peoples' Day Schedule
3:30 PM – Daybreak Star Preschool Performance
3:40 PM – Daybreak Star Ribbon Cutting & Remarks
4:00 PM – Jamie John Exhibition Reception Begins
5:00 PM – IPD Doors Open, One raffle ticket per person that signs in
5:45 PM – Remarks from UIATF’s CEO, Mike Tulee
5:50 PM – Opening prayer (Arlie Neskahi)
6:00 PM – Dinner served (buffet style)
6:30 PM – Feast Song – Haaidei I Jin
7:00 PM – Our Strong Fathers AIM Song
7:05 PM – Mario SittingHorse (Grass Dance Exhibition ft. OSF Drum Group)
7:20 PM – Tlalokan
7:45 PM – Our Strong Fathers & Round Dance
8:25 PM – Jam Session
9:00 PM – Wrap-up
**Schedule Subject to Change**
Taking the Bus Here?
Planning to take the 33 bus to Daybreak Star on Indigenous Peoples’ Day? 🚍
We’ll have a FREE shuttle waiting for you at the bus stop between 4 PM – 7:30 PM!
Keep an eye out for the United Indians Van! 🚐
History
Prior to the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle, a group of indigenous organizers led marches and protests in downtown Seattle on Columbus Day from 2009-2014. In 2014, team of Native activists and allies successfully advocated for the City of Seattle to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. That year, United Indians hosted Seattle’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration.
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