Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Philly 2023 is a celebration of Indigenous communities in Philadelphia and beyond. This event will combine traditional and contemporary indigenous art, music, dance, and food to increase awareness of indigenous issues. The festivities also serve as an opportunity to discuss the strengths and history of the First Peoples of Americas.
The Seventh Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Philly is fast approaching! The event will be at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park) on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 11 AM – 5 PM EDT. The event is hosted by Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly, Inc (IPD Philly), an Indigenous-led non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA. Through a celebration of art and culture, this annual event provides space for all Indigenous communities in the city to shed light on the strength of our people from 530 years of resistance.
This year in addition to all the amazing artists, artisans, and dignitaries who are returning to share their art, culture, and histories, we are delighted to announce the Sky Dancers. They are an ensemble of performers of different ages from the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario Canada. Their troupe was founded in 1946 by the late Howard Sky and two generations later they continue to share their rich culture and social dancing.
Also we invite you to support the Lenape in-diaspora from the five federal tribes who are coming to Philadelphia from as far as Canada to speak and celebrate this day of resistance on their ancestral territory. We have a fundraiser to help with the costs of their travel expenses. To learn more and donate, visit this link: https://givebutter.com/ipdp-lenape-travel-funds
Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Philly is a family-friendly event that is open to the public. Don’t miss out on the beauty and excellence that the Indigenous community has to offer! Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs to join the festivities at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park) on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 11 AM – 5 PM EDT. To RSVP, visit our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/4eVjjiSSh
Lastly, if you cannot attend, you can watch the entire event online. In partnership with PhillyCAM, our event will be livestream on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IPDphilly/ and on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ipdphillyÂ
Note that you can also view the event online, but after being there last year, I plan to attend in person again to enjoy, learn and support! If you want to carpool from Bucks County, let me know.
Barbara Atkinson
