Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024
Save the date for our third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration.
Event Details:
Sunrise Ceremony 7 am White Pine Tree of Peace, Northeast side of Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove
Main Celebration begins 11 am Genesee Valley Park Roundhouse shelter with demonstrations, displays and performances all day
Sunset Ceremony 6 pm by the Genesee River
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
On May 5 at 10 am, The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee will hold a vigil near the pansy bed in Highland Park (near the corner of Highland Avenue and Goodman Street) in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children.
Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
Join the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee and supporting allies on Monday, October 09, 2023 at Genesee Valley Park for Rochester’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration!
Every Child Matters Community Healing Event: Orange Shirt Day - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - Ceremony and Speakers
Join us as we honor the thousands of Native children who were taken from their families, many who never returned. We will have a brief ceremony at the White Pine Tree of Peace located at Cobbs Hill Reservoir
Every Child Matters Community Healing Event: Special Screening "Home From School: The Children of Carlisle"
Special Screening of “Home From School: The Children of Carlisle” on September 27th at The Little Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm. Run time, 55 min. Indigenous panel to follow.
Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Events
Check out what events are coming up that honor and celebrate Indigenous People! While Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Rochester NY will forever be on the second Monday in October, Indigenous heritage and culture can be honored and celebrated throughout the whole year. Native people are active members in their communities with events that happen all year round. Only events that are open to the public will be posted here.