May 3-4, 2025
Saturday and Sunday
INDIGENOUS WAYS
- Film FESTIVAL -
Indigenous Ways Film Festival
Saturday, May 3 (10 AM - 9 PM)
Sunday, May 4 (10 AM - 6 PM)
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Campus
83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Immerse yourself in the art of Indigenous storytelling at the 2025 IndigenousWays Film Festival! Join us on May 3-4 for a weekend of inspiring films, interactive workshops, and meaningful connections with filmmakers and the community. Experience the richness of Indigenous narratives, celebrate cultural traditions, and engage in transformative conversations. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration.
RSVP today and be part of an unforgettable journey into the heart of Indigenous creativity and culture!
Cost: FREE
Who: To Be Announced
Venues:
Black Box Theater
Auditorium
LC Building, Second Floor
Hogan
3D Max Theater
About the 2025 Indigenous Ways
Film Festival
Discover the transformative power of Indigenous storytelling at the inaugural 2025 IndigenousWays Film Festival! Taking place on May 3-4 at the Institute of American Indian Arts campus, this free event celebrates Native American and Indigenous filmmakers, with a special focus on women and student creators. Enjoy a curated selection of documentaries, shorts, features, and animations that reflect the resilience, diversity, and depth of Indigenous cultures. Dive into the creative process through engaging panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed to connect and inspire. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art, culture, and the voices of Indigenous storytellers!
The IndigenousWays Festival is an outdoor music and arts events in Santa Fe during the summer months. We bring together Indigenous musicians, wisdom keepers, artisans, drummers, weavers and a host of other performers to continue our goal of educating our community around the beauty of Indigenous Ways.
Thank You
Ahéhee' nihíká’ anajah dóó nihil nisoozí
In Navajo: thank you for your support and for standing together with us.
IndigenousWays is incredibly thankful to all our sponsors - their financial generosity allows us to bring this festival free to our community. We are equally grateful to all our partner organizations, who have helped put the IndigenousWays Festival on the map and provide us with wisdom. And a special shout-out to the scores of volunteers who lend their time and energy, month after month to the festival.