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Indigenous People's Day

Presented by IslandWood at Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island WA

Oct 14 2019

Join in this community gathering to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. There will be drumming and dance, storytelling, and a panel discussion. Frybread and frybread tacos will be available to purchase, bring a pot luck dish to share, if you wish.

This year's celebration is at Woodward Middle School!

Welcome:

Tina Jackson, Cultural Coordinator, Suquamish Tribe

Special Guests:

Dale Harry, Hereditary Chief, Squamish Nation, BC

Alice Harry, Educator and Cultural Arts and Crafts Innovator, Squamish Nation, BC

Leon Rattler M.A.T., Spiritual Leader and Renowned Artist, Blackfeet Nation

Panelists:

Heather Purser, Suquamish Tribe

Andrew Pascua, Kwikwetlem Nation

Coleen Almojuela, Squamish Nation

Gina Corpus, Squamish Nation

All drummers and dancers welcome. Free and open to the public. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Frybread and frybread tacos for sale.

For more info: Gina Corpuz at ginacorpuz33@gmail.com or (206)412-3175.

Sponsored By:

Suquamish Tribe, City of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island School District, IslandWood, and the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity.