Saturday, October 10, 2026
2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10 to 5 pm
Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes (Where They Play Ball), Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse, Rt. 11A, Onondaga Nation map
on unceded Onondaga Nation Land
Free and open to the public!
Invite others and check the discussion tab for updates on the Facebook event page
Download the flier to print and share: 8.5×11″ or 11×17″
Please join us for this celebration of the culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, particularly the Onondaga Nation and Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The festival features Indigenous artisans, Haudenosaunee social dancing, artist demonstrations, music, food and community organizations. Enjoy children’s activities all day and our sensory/nursery room for a quiet space. We will have numerous food vendors this year- come hungry!- (card and cash accepted- ATM available at Firekeepers Diner on Rte 11). This event is ADA accessible for mobility devices; certified service animals welcome. KN95 masks for adults and children will be available at the greeters table. We strongly encourage carpooling (bring your friends)!
FULL SCHEDULE
10:00 am – Festival Opening Thanksgiving Address
10:20 am – Featured Artist: Jerome Waterman, wampum jewelry
11:00 am – Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers – participatory Haudenosaunee social dancing
12:00 noon – Update on Haudenosaunee Efforts to Protect Mother Earth
12:45 pm – Onondaga Youth Dance Group – Huggy (John) & Monique
1:30 pm – Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers – participatory Haudenosaunee social dancing
2:30 – Featured Artist: Oren Lyons, Onondaga Faithkeeper (Turtle Clan)
3:30 pm – Featured Artist: Tom Porter (Mohawk, Bear Clan)
4:55 pm – Closing Address