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  • Celebrating the Moments

    We shared an unforgettable day of music, culture, and creativity at the September IndigenousWays Festival.

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  • Indigenous Artists in motion

    IndigenousWays honors over 200 artists from diverse communities.

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Indigenous Ways Festival

A unique event showcasing leading Indigenous musicians, artisans, drummers, along with wisdom keepers, weavers and other performers. Skoden!

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Wisom Circle

Featured
Cara Romero & Diego Romero
Nov 19
Cara Romero & Diego Romero

Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) is a contemporary fine art photographer whose powerful images explore Indigenous identity, memory, and culture through a Native female perspective. Her work bridges traditional and modern worlds, redefining how Indigenous stories are seen today.

Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo) is a celebrated ceramic artist known for blending Pueblo traditions with pop culture and classical influences. His narrative vessels use humor and storytelling to highlight Indigenous resilience and history.

Summer Crider
Dec 17
Summer Crider

Summer Crider is a cultural studies educator, certified Forest and Nature Therapy guide, and founder of The Wild Cypress, a company offering retreats and educational programs for Deaf, Disabled, and marginalized communities. With degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Deaf Cultural Studies, Summer bridges academic insight with lived experience as a Deaf, Disabled, Queer woman whose recent journey reshaped their identit(ies) and commitment to healing.

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Join us live every third Wednesday, 6–7 PM MT, for the virtual Wisdom Circle. Connect globally, learn, and share wisdom with inspiring presenters making a positive impact on our world.

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If you missed it, don’t panic we have it all archived here at our video library. 

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We are rooted in tradition, rising to the future

We are rooted in tradition, rising to the future

The birth of IndigenousWays came in 2007. The Co-founders, Tash Terry, Diné (Navajo) Nation and Elena Higgins, Maori/Samoan, began performing that year as Indigie Femme, an Indigenous woman empowered musical duo.

HER STORY

Bridging cultural exchange with people globally.

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💜 Today, we celebrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples and also the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. As we reflect on our shared journey, let us commit to uplifting Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through music, arts, and
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Thank you @fernandezwade for allowing us to be embraced by your deeply moving melodies and warm spirit at this summer’s #IndigenousWaysFestival! We were honored to share this space with you and your loved ones this August! 🙌🏾 #IndigenousWay