A beloved Father’s Day tradition celebrating the creativity of North America’s indigenous peoples, the 25th annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival showcases a diverse program of Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors and crafts. Curated by Janeen Antoine (Sicangu Lakota), American Indian Contemporary Arts founder and producer of the weekly Bay Native Circle airing on KPFA 94.1.

Program & Presenting Artists

• Eddie Madril, Yaqui, Emcee – Welcome
• Kanyon Sayers-Roods, Ohlone, – Opening Prayer Song
• Winnama Ba-Kay Yachma Pomo Dancers – Song & Dance
• Participants – Group Photo Opp
• White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers – Song & Dance
• Joe Tohonnie Jr., Apache –  Singer
• Ras K’Dee, Pomo & Group Audiopharmacy – World hip-hop ensemble
• L. Frank, Tongva Ajachmem – Closing Prayer Song
• Janeen Antoine,  Sicangu Lakota – Thank you

Activities with Artists

• Celeste Aguilar, Dine – Beaded Bracelets, Necklaces
• Nizhoni Ellenwood, NiMiiPuu/Nez Perce, Apache+, Mini Reed Baskets
• Kanyon Sayers-Roods, Ohlone  – Mini zines and folding books
• Monique Sonoquie,  Chumash – Paper feathers

Vendor Artists/Organizations

• Meyo Marrufo – Pomo, Finger Doodles
• Hubert Johnson, Judy Aguilar – Dine Beadwork
• Jessie Riddle, Diane Riddle – Pomo Beadwork
• American Indian Child Resource Center –  Resource materials
• Gabe Patten, Apache, Where the Land Meets the Sky art

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