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Land Back Festival

  • Shemanski Park 1000 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR, 97205 United States (map)

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

Earlier Event: August 30
QTPI PATI
Later Event: September 2
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