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Celebrating

‘In the Old Way’

Schedule of Events

  • Wednesday through Friday - October 9th - 11th

    Youth days are by invitation only!

    Bring a packed lunch and water bottle.

    Please contact ipd@4eee.org for more information.

  • Join us for our opening evening with our Honoring Elders Potluck Dinner and Film.

    Free coffee, tea & snacks served.

    All ages welcome.

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    6pm Honoring Elders Potluck Dinner

    Please bring a dish to share, disposable containers are preferred.

    Followed by a film presentation of Indigenous Elders.

    (Times subject to change)

  • Sunrise Ceremony

    Salmon Ceremony & Feast (Salmon provided), followed by community sharing (dance, storytelling, drumming and music).

    Raffle throughout the day to be announced same day.

    Vendors selling crafts & wares between Ceremonies.

    Mayan Fire Ceremony with Aztec Dancers

    Bears come out at night

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    (Times subject to change)

    * Donations accepted for the Salmon Feast - boxes/bags of salad greens, whole fruits and vegetables, loaves of artisan bread, salad dressing, packages desserts, pies or cookies.

  • Ricky’s Pancake Breakfast

    Community Sharing, storytelling, music and dancing.

    Ryberg Brothers Frybread Tacos

    Descendants Circle with special guests

    Silent Auction throughout the day to be announced same day.

    Traditional Herbal/Arts Activities

    Vendors selling crafts & wares throughout the day

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    Suggested Donation of $5 for meals

    (Times subject to change)

Detailed Event Info

  • Friday October 11th

    6pm until around 8pm

    Honoring Elders Potluck Dinner

    Followed by a series of films of Elders sharing their wisdom and stories.

    Bring a potluck item to share, please use disposable dishware.

    Preferred dishes include but not limited to: boxed salad green mixes, loaves of artisan bread, baked goods for dessert.

    Please bring your own dishes, cutlery, mug and water bottle. We have limited supplies of disposable dishware.

    VOLUNTEERS

    This is a fully volunteer driven event and we can't do it without your support!

    Visit our Volunteer Table throughout Saturday and Sunday to see where help is needed!

  • Saturday October 12th

    7am until late

    All Times Are Approximate

    Sunrise Ceremony

    Starts when the sun hits the Ceremony Grounds. Please arrive by 7:30am

    Raffle

    10am - 3pm

    Handpicked Items to help fundraise to support this FREE, donation based, volunteer driven event!.

    Winning tickets announced at 4pm

    Community Sharing

    10am - 11:30am

    Otsigeya Women’s Drum Singers

    Salmon Run & Salmon Ceremony
    Runners gather for this informational journey at 11am for this gentle run on the Land. All ages welcome. Followed by the Salmon Ceremony.

    Salmon Feast

    At 1pm we all gather in the central village to enjoy a feast of Salmon, rice and accompanying dishes.

    Donations to the feast are greatly encouraged and appreciated, We specifically require packaged salad greens, loaves of artisan bread, whole fruits and veggies and packaged pies and desserts.

    Community Sharing Continued

    1:30 - 4pm

    Seydou Dante & Friends: Rhythms Of Mali

    Chimaway: Traditional Chumash Singer

    Maracatu Ouro & Ascab Capoeira: Traditional Brazilian Music & Martial Art

    Johnny Moses: Master Storyteller

    Mayan Fire Ceremony with Aztec Dancers - Tat Erick Gonzalez

    4pm

    Witness and experience this beautiful ceremony presented and offered by Tat Erik Gonzalez and Nan Heddi Gonzalez of Earth Peoples United accompanied by Aztec Dancers

    Bears Come Out at Dark

    Approx' 8pm until late

    This sacred ceremony begins at dark, honoring the bear and rattlesnake.


  • Sunday October 13th

    8am until 4pm

    All Times Are Approximate

    Silent Auction

    10am - 3pm

    A beautiful selection of Indigenous and Handcrafted Items, Local Gift Cards and more.

    Winning bids announced at 3:30pm

    Ricky's Pancake Breakfast

    A breakfast not to be missed, Ricky Dante will be making his delicious pancakes accompanied by a fruit compote, butter and syrup. Suggested $5 donations welcomed.

    Community Sharing

    10am - 11:30am

    Otsigeya Women’s Drum Singers

    Welcoming Words: Chairman Don Ryberg & Rick Berry

    Hui O Na Kai & Koa: Hawaiian Dance And Music

    Descendants Circle

    11:30 - 1pm

    This powerful sharing from Indigenous Elders is not to be missed. Be ready to sit in awe of these stories and the history and wisdom these Elders carry of their people.

    Ryberg Brothers Frybread Tacos

    Approx' 1pm to 3pm

    Suggested $5 donations welcomed.

    Community Sharing Continued

    1pm - 4pm

    Otsigeya: Song And Round Dance

    Gran - Gong Meditation

    Almaconvoz - Latin & Andean Cosmovision Rhythms And Song

    Lighthawk - Didjeridoo Ancient Soundscapes

    Mj Greenmountain: World Music 

    Otsigeya: Traveling Song

    Workshops

    (Approx' 90 minutes Each)

    11am Gwen Cochran:  Pine Needle Basket Weaving

    12:45pm Kathy Keville & Sara Raskie: Herbal Medicine

    2:30pm  Alecia Boughman: Plants As Food, Tools & Wennem Wene

    Closing Circle at approx' 4pm

    Giving thanks to our supporters, volunteers and crew!

Sunday October 13th

Traditional Herbal/Arts Activities

12:45pm Kathy Keville & Sara Raskie: Herbal Medicine

11am Pine Needle Baskets with Gwen Cochran

2:30pm Alecia Boughman: Plants As Food, Tools & Wennem Wene

FAQ

  • Is there parking available?

    There is limited parking available at Burton Educational Preserves main parking area. We highly recommend carpooling to help mitigate congestion.

    Overflow parking will be available at a nearby location, details will be made available on the day as well as a shuttle service.

    Elders and those requiring assistance will be transported to the Village site via golf cart - please DO NOT drive up the driveway.

    There will be parking attendants to assist you upon arrival.

  • How much is an event ticket?

    Indigenous Peoples days is a free event, fully funded by donations and run by volunteers.

    We would really appreciate any support you’re able to offer - whether that be time as a volunteer, donations of food/supplies/services or donating funds.

  • What should I bring?

    We recommend bringing a chair, flashlight (minimal lighting at dark), personal snacks and drinks. We will have tea, coffee and some snacks available throughout the event.

    We will be having a Potluck Feast on Saturday and Sunday - Please bring a dish to share with everyone!

    Bringing personal cup/utensils/plates/bowls are encouraged - we will have limited supply available.

  • What protocols should I be aware of?

    There is ZERO tolerance for drugs and alcohol use at this event. If you’ve been drinking or are under the influence of drugs, we recommend not attending this event.

    During Ceremony, women are encouraged to wear a dress/long skirt and have their shoulders covered.

    NO PETS are allowed at the Pata Panaka Village site during this event.

  • Is there camping available?

    If you are visiting from out of town, we recommend staying at a local campground, hotel or airbnb.

    We have limited space available for accommodations onsite which is reserved for coordinators, elders and staff.

  • Providing a potluck item?

    We have a potluck feast on Saturday after the Salmon Ceremony as well as Pancake breakfast and a memorial dinner on Sunday.

    Please bring a dish to share at any/all of these community feasts. There is an outdoor kitchen where potluck items can be dropped off, there is limited cooler space but we can arrange to reheat items as needed. Please label your personal dishes ad provide instructions to the kitchen coordinator with regards to the serving of your dish.

    Please collect your personal dishes at the end of the meal/day!

  • Raffle and Silent Auction plus Merchandise on Sale

    In an effort to raise funds to support this and future events, we will have IPD and Foxwalkers merchandise for sale to purchase - including shirts, hats and sweatshirts!

    On Saturday we will have a Raffle and Sunday a Silent Auction - with many beautiful items generously donated!

    Cash is ideal for tickets/sales!