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ONGOING EVENT

WISDOM CIRCLE

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DezBaa'
Nov 20
DezBaa'

DezBaa’ is born for the Nooda’í Dine’e (Ute clan) and raised in Española, New Mexico. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Writers Guild of America (WGA). She is an actor, screenwriter, director, and indie film producer. DezBaa’ began her career in the New Mexico film industry as a background actor, but soon landed speaking roles—first in Woman Walks Ahead, a 2017 film directed by Susanna White and starring Jessica Chastain.

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David Player
Dec 18
David Player

David Player, a Louisiana Native, is a first-year lecturer in the ASL & Deaf Studies program at California State University, Sacramento. He holds an MA in Linguistics from the University of New Mexico, where his research focused on the sociolinguistics of signed language variations, language ideologies and policies, and linguistic bias.

Upcoming
Wisdom circle events

Join us live every third Wednesday of the month at the virtual Wisdom Circle from 6-7pm MT. We gather together electronically, through the comfort of your space for an opportunity of global connection, learning, and shared wisdom. We feature a number of extraordinary presenters who done amazing service and work making our world a better place for future generations.

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

Have a person you wish to hear speak at a future event, a question, or a topic you want to hear discussed? Contact us.

About the Wisdom Circle

Driven by social issues, our events are sometimes rehearsed and often spontaneous. News of our virtual events, festivals, and concerts spreads through social networks and by word of mouth; bringing local and global artists into our circle.

Indigenous Ways Festival 2024

The IndigenousWays Summer Festival is back for a third season! Skoden!

LOCATION

Santa Fe Railyard Park / Performance Green By Site Santa Fe

-740 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505

Friends, we know you’ve come to expect legendary Indigenous performers from us -everything from rock and roll superstars to US Poet Laureates.

This summer will be no different. Here’s a clue of what we have in store: Pura Fé, renowned, singer-songwriter, musician, artist and reviver of Canoe song/dance and woman's drum. You’ve seen Wade Fernandez perform with the Indigo Girls, and you’ll also see him at our festival. We’ve got comedian Mimi Gonzalez, Puerto Rican singer/composer Lourdes Perez, and (drumroll) Navajo sibling singing duo Sihasin is back for the second time!

Thank you

Thank you

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.

Your generous gift will advance our mission to reach the Indigenous people we serve.

Bridging cultural exchange with people globally.

Follow our journey.

Creation and art are vital! Greetings friends and family, celebrating the diverse cultures that honor Mother Earth and Father Sky. As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the colder months of the northern hemisphere and the warmer months
In the spirit of connection and hope, we share this beautiful moment from the IndigenousWays Festival. This summer, James Woodenlegs reminded us that positivity isn’t just a feeling; it’s something we channel into action as we connect wi
🗓️ 🙌🏾 Join us Wednesday, October 16th for this month’s #WisdomCircle led by Julia Hardraker & Julianne Croft! Julia and Juliana took positions as Australian Volunteers in Afghanistan in 2004. Together they have run their consultancy bus
💜 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
We were all deeply moved by the sounds of @pura._fe this August, and will remember this performance for years to come! Thank you, Pura Fé, for allowing us to be inspired by your enchanting music LIVE at the #IndigenousWays Festival. 🫶🏽 📸:
🤟🏽 Extending our gratitude to the remarkable translators and workshop leaders who helped make the #IndigenousWays Festivals accessible all summer long. Pictured here are interpreters Mariah Garcia, Jim Michaels, Anna McMillian, ASL teacher Terry V
Discover powerful lessons from Joy Harjo, the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Many have asked for the video link from our recent Wisdom Circle featuring Joy Harjo, the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate and the first Native American to hold this distinguished position
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
Did you catch the electrifying musical performance by @simona.monet and stunning @chulaxpunk fashion show at this August #IndigenousWaysFestival? Words and photos will never do justice to the sheer energy and vibrancy of this unforgettable show. We
Join us Wednesday, September 18, for our next #WisdomCircle led by Joy Harjo! 🙌🏾 @joyharjoforreal, the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate and who held the position for three terms, is known for her nine poetry books as well as tw
Thank you @regina.blye for joining us at this year’s #IndigenousWays Festival to share your powerful story and the incredible work of the @reevefoundation. It was a true privilege to learn from your expertise and experience how we can each con
🙌🏾 THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL SEASON 💜 What an amazing final #IndigenousWays Festival of the summer! We extend all our gratitude to the passionate performers, vibrant vendors and workshop leaders, and lovely community members who made this a summ