Come join us at Shemanski Park at Land Back, an immersive festival celebrating Indigenous culture, art, and education. Celebrate our third annual event showcasing interactive activities, cultural presentations, music, poetry, and artists. Engage in games and art installations, listen to stories from our elders, witness live art making such as wood carving, and beading. Hear the drums and singers for a special cultural demonstration as dancers showcase some of their favorite styles. A variety of local mutual aid and grassroots organizations will be tabling, hosting giveaways and activities. Experience a truly unique and memorable celebration, where culture thrives and relationships flourish.
Keep checking back as we have more suprises to be announced as we add to our programming!
Stage:
Cultural dance presentation presented by the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation (North Dakota)
28 Tha Native (presented with live band)
NW Medicine Singers and Dancers
Macuilshochitl traditional Meshica - Tolteca prehispanic dance group
Panel Discussion: What is Land Back and how can we support?
Shuina Sko
Sherri Davis
Activities:
Wood carving demonstration by Lelooska Foundation & Culture Center
Ecology through an Indigenous lense with Wombyn's Wellness Garden
Craft with our elders, presented by Pi-Nee Waus Elders of Portland, Oregon
Screen Printing with Cada Casa
Food and Craft Vendors to be announced
Organizations:
NARA
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Pi-Nee Waus Elders of Portland, Oregon
Future Generations Colabrative
NAYA
Lalooska Foundation
Sponsors:
Portland Events and Film Office
The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation
Travel Portland
Tattoo 34
Tribal Vibes
Learn More:
https://www.facebook.com/events/447275647682387/
Social Media:
Facebook: Ittibani
Insta: @ittibani
Interested in sponsoring this event? Email: ittibanipdx@gmail.com
