Ongoing

The IndigenousWays Wisdom Circle is an ongoing, ASL-interpreted online series, running since April 1, 2020, featuring Indigenous and Deaf artists and culture bearers. Each gathering nurtures connection and creativity across communities.

May

At our Film Festival, Indigenous voices and stories took center stage in a powerful celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Audiences gathered for transformative films and meaningful conversations that honored tradition and inspiration.

August, September

At our IndigenousWays Festival we danced, shared stories, and lifted up community in a joyful celebration of Indigenous creativity and belonging. Free and accessible to everyone, the festival honored roots, relationships, and dreams with unforgettable performances and cultural experiences.

July, August, September

The IndigenousWays Festival filled the Santa Fe Railyard with vibrant Indigenous music, arts, and cultural workshops, inviting all generations to celebrate heritage and connection. Free and accessible, each event brought people together in joy, creativity, and shared spirit.

May, June, September

The 2023 celebrations brought elders, artists, families, and friends together to share stories, songs, and traditions that uplifted spirit and strengthened community ties. With free performances and interactive experiences, the festival was a vibrant celebration of Indigenous heart and heritage.

May, June, July, August & September

Our communities came together post COVID in 2022 to celebrate Indigenous art, music, and cultural expression, weaving joy, resilience, and connection across every performance and gathering. Free and open to all, the festival honored tradition and sparked new creative energy that resonated throughout Santa Fe.

2022-2020

During the COVID pandemic on the Navajo Nation, the Black Mesa Project completed 22 relief runs delivering essential food, water, and supplies to Black Mesa families and elders. Rooted in care and resilience, this effort honored ancestral connections and community strength. Black Mesa Project video link.

May 2021

The Indigenous Healing Festival was a two day online gathering that honored Indigenous resilience and cultural wisdom through music, arts, and healing practices during the COVID-19 era. Free and ASL interpreted, the festival connected artists, healers, and community members in a shared space of learning and collective healing.

Present to 2020 April 1st

Launched April 1, 2020, the Virtual Events - Wisdom Circle and Virtual Concert Series hosted twice weekly, ASL interpreted gatherings with Indigenous and Deaf presenters. All events are archived in our digital library.

September 2019 & 2018

The powerful event gathered Indigenous artists, healers, students, and community on the Navajo Nation to celebrate music, healing, and cultural resilience rooted in Hózhó. Held in partnership with Diné College, the alcohol and drug free festival centered intergenerational learning and care, with ASL access provided.

May 2019 & 2018

The Indigenous Healing Festival in May 2018 and 2019 was a one day gathering held at Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in partnership with the Performing Arts Department. The festival centered Indigenous music, arts, and healing practices to foster resilience, learning, and community connection.