Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

October 9, 2023

Nome Recreation Center, 1pm-8:30pm

Join us for a great day, to celebrate indigenous people. This celebration is open and welcoming to everyone and we hope you come to show your support.

Agenda

1pm-3pm – Activities and Artist Booths

Stop by for activities for youth and adults. Bracelet making, coloring, indigenous bingo, contests and more! Also come check out some of the amazing artistry of our region and purchase some gifts for the upcoming holiday, or just treat yourself!

4pm Local Dance Groups

Enjoy Drumming and Dancing by our amazing local dance groups!

4pm – Bring in Potluck Dishes

Each Potluck dish will earn a raffle ticket. At the evening conclusion 3 raffle tickets will be drawn for a cash prize. Prizes are $200, $200 and $400.

5pm Potluck

Join us for a delicious meal to share! A part of what we love about these events is the generosity of everyone bringing in a taste of all different things! Niġipiaq welcome!

5:30pm Speakers 

Guest Speakers: Senator Lisa Murkowski, Representative Neal Foster, Governor Mike Dunleavy, Congresswoman Mary Peltola

6:30pm Fashion Show

Anyone who is interested and willing to walk the “red carpet” and show their pride in their cultural regalia is welcome! Please contact Deilah at deilah@villageofsolomon.org by 11/7.

7pm First Nations Comedian Keith Nahanee of Bubba’s Comedy Show

Get your laughs in!

7:30pm Musician Witty Youngman Performance

Enjoy an hour and a half of guitar and vocals by Witty Youngman. https://www.badfishruca.com

Event sponsored by the Village of Solomon and Norton Sound Health Corporation with support from Kawerak.