Indigenous People Festival

Indigenous People Festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series and produced in partnership with Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB).

In 2022, Seattle Center Festál is celebrating 25 years of stories and traditions. The theme, "Where the World Gathers" links together the series of 24 free festivals presented throughout the year, each with a unique cultural focus, identity, and range of engaging activities.

COVID-19 Protocols:
In terms of COVID requirements, Seattle Center is a City of Seattle department. Thus, we are following the guidance from the City of Seattle as well as King County Public Health. Learn about Seattle Center's health and safety protocols at our events. To protect the public, City staff and contractors are asked to be fully vaccinated.

The festival will take place in-person on Saturday, June 11 at 11am-6pm at the Armory Food & Events Hall and Mural Amphitheatre. The event is free and open to the public. Please join us in celebrating the thriving Indigenous culture in Seattle!

Performances by the Blue Heron Canoe Family, White Hawk Family, among others. Film screenings will take place in the Armory loft by some amazing First Nations cinematographers. Asia Tail will be hosting a gallery and screen printing.

Vendors from numerous tribes will have art, jewelry, and clothing for sale. A portion of sales will go right back into Seattle Indian Health Board’s Elder’s Program. Spend your money where it counts! We look forward to seeing you!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

All Day: Screen printing and art with yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives, Indigenous Films, and 210 Brewery.