10/13/2026
TODAY - The Museum of Indigenous People celebrates Indigenous People's Day!
On this day, we pause to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities. As the original caretakers of the land on which we live and work, Indigenous communities carry forward generations of knowledge, tradition, and resilience.
Free admission for all visitors.
Featuring Abel Nash (Hopi), a third-generation artist from Walpi Village on First Mesa, AZ. His family has been a big influence on his painting and in particular, his great grandmother Bessie Namoki and grandmother Sandra Dewangyumpetwa. He uses a lot of their pottery designs in his paintings. The MIP proudly features a dawa design Abel created as our museum logo.
Also featuring multi-medium artist Buddy Tubinaghtewa (Hopi). Buddy works in carving, painting and design work. Buddy works in the “old” style of carving, painting and adornment, drawing on a rich heritage of decorations and shapes, some dating back more than 400 years. At the same time he is one of the new generation of carvers who moves away from traditional styles by adding movement and intricate details through the creative use of electric tools. Deeply rooted in Hopi culture and tradition, he has developed a style and a flair that is uniquely his own.
“I let the wood determine what it wants to reveal,” he says. “Then, together, the wood and I create a visualization that eventually turns into a reality.”
Also Alberta Cook (Dine') will be serving up her delicious fry bread.
Here's some basic information about Indigenous People's Day: https://nationaltoday.com/indigenous-peoples-day/
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