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8th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration. Beyond the Land Acknowledgement: Indigenous Knowledge. Sovereignty in Action.


Indigenous Peoples' Day Agenda  |  Monday, October 12


Additional program details and presenters will be added as they are confirmed.

Event Emcee: Tyson Shay, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member and ISU Alum

Morning Activities    

8:00–9:00 AM – Tipi Raising
In front of the Administration Building

9:30 AM – Doors Open & Registration (ISU Student Union Ballroom)

10:00 AM – Welcome Remarks & Opening

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Indigenous Food Sovereignty Brunch & Entertainment

11:00 AM – Keynote: Gaylen Edmo
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes General Counsel and Former Fort Hall Business Council Member

12:00 PM – Break / Hand Drum Songs

12:15 PM – Student Oratorical Competition
ISU students presenting on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day theme



Mid-day Activities    

1:30 PM – Powwow Dance Presentation

2:00 PM – Student Oratorical Competition Awards & Closing

2:30 PM – Afternoon Program Concludes

5:00 PM – Indigenous Contemporary Fashion Show Doors Open

6:00 PM – Indigenous Contemporary Fashion Show

7:00 PM – Aztec Dancers Performance