INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY CONVERGENCE

-NATIVE RESISTANCE-

Fri, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 14, 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Convergence is happening here in Cincinnati and our 2024 theme is Native Resistance and all of the unique and powerful ways that resistance manifests; through our joy, our art, and ultimately our existence. This four day celebration, coupled with gallery exhibition, is a collaboration on current issues affecting our communities, our resilience, and our bright future. Our goal is to amplify authentic Indigenous voices to continue to highlight that Native Peoples are still here today.

We will have an Indigenous art exhibition, a speaker series, performances, and our annual feast.

This is a FREE event open to the public!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2024 5-9pm

Art Exhibition Opening Party at the Contemporary Arts Center with exhibition opening at the 21C Museum Hotel, directly next door. This event will showcase the work of Indigenous artists and feature performances from the Copper Face United Powwow Dancers and DJ Creepingbear. Indigenous Chef will serve a select menu of food items for purchase. We hope you can join us for this celebration of art & community!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2024 9:30am-1:30pm

Artist Speaker Series at the 21C Museum Hotel. 2nd Floor. Featuring artist’s talks from our Native Resistance exhibition. Deeper Roots Coffee will be on site providing complementary coffee and tea. We hope to see you there for a time of inspiration, education, and conversation! Following our speaker series, we encourage you to view our art exhibition.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2024 5-7pm

On this day we will be holding a private gathering for our artists, speakers, performers, volunteers, and community members. We encourage you to visit the exhibition at the 21C Museum Hotel.

MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2024 5-9pm

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Feast at Jacob Hoffner Park. Everyone is encouraged to bring a traditional dish from their respective cultures to share, eating utensils to reduce waste, and a blanket/lawn chair. Copper Face United Powwow Dancers will perform from 6pm-8pm. We look forward to celebrating our vibrant community!

 

  • YES! All of the events for IPDC are free.

  • No, however, we encourage you to get tickets on our Eventbright so that we can get a good idea of how many people we can expect.

  • YES! We encourage your whole family to join in!

  • YES!

  • There will be ADA compliant restrooms at facilities, and port-a-potty at the park events. For more ADA compliant information or requirements, please reach out. We will do our best to accommodate.

  • Day 1- Contemporary Arts Center has parking garages and metered parking on the streets
    Day 2- 21 C Museum has parking garages and metered parking on the streets
    Day 3 & 4 - Jacob Hoffner Park. has street parking available first come first serve

Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors!

Charles Phelps Taft Research Center at the University of Cincinnati

Deeper Roots Coffee

The Native American Ministry Counsel

Interact for Health

Xavier University

Valley Folk Studios

Dayton Society of Natural History

Shake It Records

Northside Bank and Trust

Contemporary Art Center

21C Museum Hotel

Cincinnati Arts Association

Foot Prints for Peace

Native Audio

Indigenous Chef

R.E.A.C.H. Indigenous Advocacy

Your Name Here-

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more about Last year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Convergence-

2023 ipdc

Artistic installments, community celebrations, and more!