Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival

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August 19, 20, & 21, 2022

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino | New Mexico

The Future Is Indigenous

Opening Our Doors to 350 + Artists Again During 2022 Indian Market

“We are excited about the festival because it’s an all inclusive event that’s planned by Indigenous people, run by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people,” said Karl Duncan, Executive Director of the Poeh Cultural Center. “We’re committed to providing new opportunities for Indigenous creative entrepreneurs as they envision and advance an Indigenous future.”

  • Indigenous Lands

    Located on the Pueblo of Pojoaque or P’o-suwae-geh Owingeh, (Water Drinking Place Village) in Tewa Country.

  • Indigenous Artists

    Showcasing an impressive selection of jewelry, beadwork, pottery, sculpture, painting & apparel.

  • Indigenous Led

    Organized & Operated by the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal program, the Poeh Cultural Center.

  • Indigenous Entrepreneurs

    We invite creative entrepreneurs such as creative writers, musicians, health & beauty and food products.

  • Indigenous Values

    We provide a respectful platform for Indigenous creativity to for artists & entrepreneurs.

  • Indigenous Fun

    Participate in youth activities, live murals, art demonstrations, film screenings, artist panels and Pueblo Fashion Showcase.

Pathways Presents Native Guitars Tour

Friday, August 19, Native Guitars Tours collaborates with Pathways: Indigenous Arts Festival at Gravity Nightclub & Lounge at Buffalo Thunder Casino from 8 PM to 2 AM to bring you Creative Native Night!
Performances by:

  • Mato Wayuhi (Oglala Lakota)
  • Scotti Clifford (Cheyenne / Lakota)
  • Nanibaah (Dine)
  • Moonstar (Hemish Nation)
  • Scarlet Night (Navajo Nation)
  • Macchiato Music (Santa Clara Pueblo)
  • Burque Sol (Santa Ana Pueblo / Jemez Pueblo)
  • Levi Platero Band (Navajo Nation)

Established in 2007, the Native Guitars Tour organization is a collective of Indigenous artists striving to promote and develop Native music, support one another, advocate for Native representation, and lead the #paytheartists movement.

We welcome the opportunity to feature and collaborate with businesses & organizations in the community and create space to strengthen our community while promoting and featuring the brilliance and creativity of Indigenous Peoples.

We are excited to bring the virtual back to in-person events. As always, we will proceed with caution and support our community with the most current COVID guidelines.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:

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Schedule of Events

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  • Friday

    August 19, 2022

    9:00am
    Festival Opens

    9:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Joseph Romero, Aaron Vigil & Keanu Tenorio (Pueblo of Pojoaque and Nambe Pueblo)

    10:00
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Talibah Begay (Navajo)

    11:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    One Way Sky (Gila River Indian Community & Tohono O’odham Nation)

    12:00pm
    Pueblo Fashion Showcase

    1:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Ailani (Santa Clara Pueblo)

    1:45pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Adrian Wall (Jemez Pueblo)

    2:30pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    The Tewa (Tsalagi, Purépecha)

    2:00pm
    Pueblo Weaving Panel
    Moderator: Cris Velarde (Santa Clara/Jicarria), Artist: Louie Garcia (Piro Manso Tiwa), Aric Chopito (Zuni), Donald Dawahongnewa (Hopi)

    3:30pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Piivahoya Dance Group (Hopi, Crow, Lakota, Zuni, Navajo & Laguna)

    4:15pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Stanlie Kee (Navajo/Dine)

    5:00pm
    Festival Closes

    8:00pm – 2:00am
    Native Guitars Tour x Pathways
    Gravity Nightclub & Lounge at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

  • Saturday

    August 20, 2022

    9:00am
    Festival Opens

    9:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Tewa Dancers From The North (Ohkay Owingeh)

    10:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Renata Yazzie (Dine)

    10:30am
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Tiana Spotted Thunder (Oglala Lakota)

    11:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Yellow Bird Indian Dancers (Apache, Hidatsa, Arikara)

    11:45am
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    iiwaa (Piipaash / Quechan)

    12:15pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Jacob Shije Trio (Santa Clara Pueblo and Dine)

    1:00pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Lightning Within (Oglala Lakota)

    1:30pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Alanna Bluebird (Dene)

    2:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Macchiato Music (Santa Clara Pueblo)

    2:30pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Tony Duncan (San Carlos Apache, Arikara, Hidatsa, Mandan)

    3:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Burque Sol (Santa Ana Pueblo)

    3:45pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Joanelle Romero

    4:15pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Scotti Clifford (Cheyenne/Lakota)

    5:00pm
    Festival Closes

    Saturday

  • Sunday

    August 21, 2022

    9:00am
    Festival Opens

    9:00am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Ryedale Largo & Dine Navajo Dance Group (Navajo)

    10:00am
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    WesternBoy (Ohkay Owingeh Descendant)

    10:30am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Smokey D Palmtree (Gila River Indian Community)

    11:15am
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Scarlet Night (Navajo Nation)

    12:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Pueblo of Pojoaque Hoop Dancers (Pueblo of Pojoaque)

    1:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    G Precious (Ohkay Owingeh)

    1:30pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Gabriel Ayala (Pascua Yaqui)

    2:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Josh Fournier (Navajo Nation)

    2:30pm
    Performance (Indoor Stage)
    Nanibaah (Navajo Nation)

    3:00pm
    Performance (Main Stage)
    Robert Tree Cody (Maricopa/Dakota)

    4:00pm
    Festival Closes

See you there!

2021 Festival Highlights

TO SUPPORT ARTISTS


FIRST 50 ACCEPTED OUTDOOR ARTISTS ARE FREE!

(Online Application compatible with phone or tablets.)

Application Deadline Due: May 13
Late Extension : June 3
Booth Payment Deadline: June 10
Late Extension: June 17 ($20 late fee)
CONTACT


Cheyenne Duran (505) 455-5041
cheyenned@pojoaque.org

(Calls Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Vendor Info

Selection based on Cultural & Material Integrity as well as the Indian Arts & Craft Act. No third party sales.

*Pojoaque Pueblo Realty Permit & Payment ($15) Required

ALL BOOTHS INCLUDE
  • 6 foot Table & 2 Chairs
  • Free Wifi
  • Free Bottled Water
  • 24hr Security
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Booth Sitters
  • Event Marketing: Billboards, Print, Social Media & Online Ads
INDOOR BOOTH $225

• Inside Conference Center & Ballrooms
• 10×10 Pipe & Drape Stall
• Air Conditioned
• Limited power outlets w/ $25 fee

OUTDOOR BOOTH $150

• Conference Center Paved Parking Lot
• 10×10 Tented Booth

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2022 Sponsors & Partners

Additional Funding by a grant from the NEH-ATALM
National Endowment for the Humanities – Association for Tribal Archives, Libraries & Museums