Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend Celebration

October 12-14, 2024

Join Us for a Weekend Celebration of Culture and Community!

Visitors from all over the world come to The City Different to experience authentic Native American art and culture throughout the year. On Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples' Day, we reserve the day to remember, honor and uphold our valued Native American neighbors from the 23 Tribes, Nations and Pueblos in New Mexico, our urban Indian citizens and all of the wonderful Native American arts, culture and educational institutions that give Santa Fe such a strong sense of place and make it one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.

Saturday, October 12

Dances on the Santa Fe Plaza from 10 am - 3 pm (created with input and recommendations of Tribal Leaders and Tribal Tourism partners)

Sunday, October 13

Dances on the Santa Fe Plaza from 10 am - 3 pm (created with input and recommendations of Tribal Leaders and Tribal Tourism partners)

Monday, October 14

Santa Fe Indigenous Center's 2nd Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow on the Santa Fe Plaza. Enjoy powwow dancing, vendor booths, and a parade of Nations. 

9 am Official Opening, Prayer, Land Acknowledgment, and Pueblo Dances
9 am Native Artist Booths Open
10 am Gourd Dancing
12 pm Grand Entry & Parade of Nations
4:30 pm Closing

Saturday, October 5: If you happen to be in Santa Fe the weekend prior to Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend, consider participating in the Institute of American Indian Arts' 2024 IAIA Fall Powwow. This free outdoor event is open to the public on the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) campus at 83 A Van Nu Po. Grand Entry begins at noon in the IAIA Dance Circle. Food, drink, and art sales will be provided by the IAIA Community.