Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

On Monday, October 14, the Grand Rapids community will gather to celebrate Indigenous people, community, and culture on the Old Central School lawn. The event is free to attend, and all are welcome. The day will begin with a program coordinated by ISD #318 Anishinaabe Gikinoo’amaadiwin that is open to school children from all neighboring districts. Samsoche Sampson and a group of young dancers will lead a demonstration of hoop dancing, which is a traditional form of storytelling through dance, and attendees will have a chance to try their hand at hoop dancing. The student program will end with a round dance, and lunch will be provided.

Beginning at 1 pm, the community is invited to an afternoon of free events and activities on the Old Central School lawn and MacRostie Art Center. Throughout the day attendees can stop by
the Giinawind Gallery to view and participate in an exhibit of interactive art projects, and Fire in the Village will lead block printing activities. A round dance will take place at 1pm, the City of
Grand Rapids will read an updated proclamation at 4 pm in City Council chambers, and the event will conclude with a performance by Samsoche Sampson at 5 pm.

11 am – 1 pm Program with Area Schools
1 pm – 6 pm Art and Craft Vendors, Block Printing Activity, Interactive Art Exhibit
1 pm Round Dance
4 pm City of Grand Rapids Proclamation (in City Council chambers)
5 pm Closing performance with Samsoche Sampson

All events take place at Old Central School lawn or MacRostie Art Center unless noted

Geezis Humphrey, 218-326-2697, giinawind@macrostieartcenter.org
Katie Marshall, 218-326-2697, katie@macrostieartcenter.org