The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs is happy to announce the following events to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, 2022.
If you know of an Indigenous People’s Day event, we would be happy to add it. Please contact jessica.stoner@nebraska.gov
Local Celebrations
“The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa Fast Horse
UNO Campus, Weber Fine Arts Building
6505 University Drive S, Omaha
Multiple dates through and including Sunday, October 9, 2:00pm
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/unotheatre/6817
Chief Standing Bear Prize for Courage Event: Inaugural, annual award will be given this year to actor and activist, Wes Studi
Chief Standing Bear Project
Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N 12th St, Lincoln
SOLD OUT this year, but we’d be happy to put your name on the contact list for 2023! Please contact Lawrence Dwyer at dwyerlaw1000@gmail.com
Dinner and Documentary Event with Silent Auction
Indian Center Inc.
1100 Military Road, Lincoln
Monday, October 10, 6:00-9:00 pm
https://goallevents.com/e/dinner-and-documentary-event-with-silent-auction-E10000416337666167
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration: White Eagle Club dancers with a drum circle featuring, Whitetail Boyz, Screening of new Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte documentary
Joslyn Castle & Gardens
3902 Davenport Street, Omaha
Monday, October 10, 1:00-4:00 pm
For more information, email info@joslyncastle.com
Virtual Education Summit
Sponsored by the Winnebago Tribe Education Department, UNL-College of Education and Human Services, and the Spencer Foundation
Monday, October 10, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Zoom link to attend: https://winnebagotribe.zoomgov.com/j/1605216499?pwd=OXhuTHZ0VVhsc0laODNURTFweGxidz09
Community Friendraiser
Bluebird Cultural Initiative
The Venue at Highlander Accelerator, 2120 North 30th, Omaha
Tuesday, October 11, 5:00-7:00 pm
https://forms.gle/fj2QWxMv1M4me7CN7
National Resources
Youth in Action, Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Transformative Teaching
National Museum of the American Indian
Monday, October 10, 12:00-1:00 pm CT (1:00-2:00 pm ET)
