Join us for the 2017 Spirit of Indigenous Peoples Festival on June 24, 2017 at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. The Spirit of Indigenous People Festival is a collaborative effort of the many Native community groups in the greater Seattle area, bringing together a showcase of the culture and tradition of American Indians and Alaska Natives!
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SpiritWalk – Walk for Native Health kicks off our annual Spirit of Indigenous People Festival. It’s a fun community walk to raise funds to support the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Between 8:30-11:30 am individuals and groups walk from Seattle Center to Myrtle Edwards Park at the Seattle waterfront (and return). This is a celebration of community members and groups who have supported the Seattle Indian Health Board through donations. For more info about SpiritWalk see our SpiritWalk webpage.
Admission: Free
Location
Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 324-9360
For More Information: Seattle Indian Health Board (206) 324-9360 info@sihb.org
Vendors
The Spirit of Indigenous Peoples Festival invites Native food vendors and arts & crafts vendors to join us! The Seattle Indian Health Board does not charge a fee for vendors, but Seattle Center will require a fee of 10% of all sales to be collected at the end of the day. However large or small your display, please be a part of this amazing event! Download a Vendor Application Form here. For more information, contact Debbie Nerocker, Event Coordinator, at (206) 324-9360 or by email at debbien@sihb.org.
Spirit of Indigenous People Festival Pow Wow
A traditional Pow Wow will take place at the Mural Amphitheatre stage and surrounding grounds in the afternoon of the Spirit of Indigenous Peoples Festival, beginning with a grand entry at 1:00 pm and including a host drum and pow wow exhibition dances. Everyone is invited and welcome to join – intertribals, tiny tots, and social dances. This is a rare opportunity for the general public and visitors of the Seattle Center to experience a glimpse of the Native Pow Wow outside tribal settings. For information, please contact Annette Squetimkin-Anquoe, Pow Wow Coordinator, by emailing annettes@sihb.org or by calling the Seattle Indian Health Board at (206) 324-9360.
Native Art Mart
The Native Art Mart is a unique element of the Spirit of Indigenous Peoples Festival, a dynamic and diverse display of the artistry of Natives in all forms – painted, carved, sculpted and designed. As part of the Art Mart, artists can both display and sell their work, as well as enter their pieces in the Art Mart contest. For security, the Art Mart and all artist designs are displayed in the Armory Building. To participate in the Native Art Mart, download an Art Mart Inquiry Form from this page.
Native Performers & Dance Groups
The Spirit of Indigenous People festival is an excellent platform to showcase the amazing diversity of both traditional and contemporary Native performers. From flutists to storytellers to singers to dancers – we invite you or your group to share your talents with our visitors! Performances are scheduled throughout the day on both the Armory Building and Mural Amphitheatre main stages. Download a Performer Application Form here so we may contact you.
Canoe Family Exhibit
The beauty and cultural richness of the Native Canoe Journey is shared at the festival’s Canoe Family Exhibit. Families and groups who have participated in canoe journeys are invited to display their histories, documentaries, and canoes! For many of the general public visitors to the Seattle Center grounds, this will be the only opportunity for them to witness the amazing stories of our Canoe Family journeys and history! Please email LaVerne Wise at lavernew@sihb.org for more information.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Spirit of Indigenous People Festival at the Seattle Center in Seattle, WA.