An indigenous cultural and educational engaging event to raise awareness of native water needs and provide clean drinking water for the navajo nation and other indigenous communities
When:
october 6-9, 2022
Where
veterans memorial park 10707 taylorsville rd. Jeffersontown ky 40299
- Gather in kinship and ceremony
- This event asserts that water is a sacred fundamental right for all
- A 4-day intertribal cultural event
- Oct.6th – Indigenous art displayed with venders in the AM- Evening viewing of the film, Windtalkers viewing with commentary by Navajo actor, artist and educator, Roger Willie
- Oct.7th – Children and Youth Day
- Indigenous Storytelling, drumming, and singing
- Observe and learn Indigenous dance
- Engage in indigenous games
- Question and answer sessions
- Oct.8th.9th – Intertribal ceremony
- Opening and closing ceremony
- Indigenous dancing, singing. and drumming
- Various dance exhibitions
- Chicken dance, Sneak up Dance, Men’s Traditional,Women’s Traditional, Candy Dance(children),Intertribal, and more.
- Opportunities for public to join in dancing when announced
- Indigenous venders
- Indigenous food
- Educational Path along Chenoweth Run Creek
- Explore Native Ways and Wisdom
- Various educational stations (Water With Blessing display, and different educational vendors)
Hotel Information
Here is the roomblock information:
Lodging Room block link https://www.choicehotels.
Comfort Suites East
1850 Resource Way, Louisville, KY, 40299
1850 Resource Way, Louisville, KY, 40299
$109++/night
Respect expected for a sacred event:
No politics, alcohol, drugs
Firearms, or profanity
HOST DRUM TO BE ANNOUNCED
