IndigenousWays Festival

Name: IndigenousWays Festival
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-14
Location: Santa Fe

The IndigenousWays Festival is a free music and art event in Santa Fe dedicated to creative expression, community unity, and accessibility. Held at the Santa Fe Railyard, the festival features performances by Indigenous musicians and poets alongside educational booths and local vendors.

Date: Aug 14, 2026
Location: Santa Fe

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Event summary

Highlights

Musical and poetic performances by Keith Secola, Levi Platero, Sage Bond, and Luci Tapahonso
Focus on accessibility with world-renowned Indigenous ASL interpreters
Educational booths featuring community resources from libraries and schools
Community-centered theme: 'Rooted in Community. Rising in Unity.'

The IndigenousWays Festival is an annual celebration held at the Santa Fe Railyard Water Tower that focuses on fostering community unity through the arts. The event features a diverse lineup of Indigenous performers, including musicians and spoken word artists, centered around themes of social importance. For the 2026 edition, the festival operates under the theme "CommUNITY — Rooted in Community. Rising in Unity."

A primary goal of the festival is ensuring broad accessibility, highlighted by the presence of Indigenous ASL interpreters for the deaf community. In addition to mainstage performances, the festival grounds host educational booths offering community resources, as well as various local vendors, schools, and artists. The event is organized by the IndigenousWays nonprofit, which aims to provide a platform for marginalized voices and shared cultural understanding.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Santa Fe Railyard Water Tower; www.abqjournal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Santa Fe

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