The UNLV Borderlands Lecture Series presents Michael Wilson and José Antonio Lucero, authors of the forthcoming book, What Side Are You On? A Tohono O'odham Life. Michael Wilson is a human rights activist and member of the Tohono O'odham Nation and José Antonio Lucero is Professor and Chair of the Latin America and Caribbean Studies […]
This is a special presentation of the documentary film Lakota Nation vs. United States. The event will begin with a reading by the writer and narrator of the film, Oglala Lakota poet and activist Layli Long Soldier. A conversation among Layli Long Soldier, BMI executive director Colette LaBouff, and chief judge for the Las Vegas […]
This event by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe features dance presentations, drum contests, and more. See website for specific directions. TheList.Vegas is possible thanks to members. Become one today!
As part of the Summerlin Festival of Arts, the Southern Paiute & Cultural District returns to honor the important cultural roots of Southern Nevada while celebrating handcrafted Southern Paiute fine art and folk crafts available for purchase beneath The Pavilion just steps from The Lawn. Displays will include beaded jewelry, woven works of art, prints, […]
As part of the Summerlin Festival of Arts, the Southern Paiute & Cultural District returns to honor the important cultural roots of Southern Nevada while celebrating handcrafted Southern Paiute fine art and folk crafts available for purchase beneath The Pavilion just steps from The Lawn. Displays will include beaded jewelry, woven works of art, prints, […]
Guest speaker, Yesenia Moya, will moderate a discussion on Dia de Muertos, and guide participants through traditional crafts like papel picado and painting miniature skulls. Refreshments and traditional Day of the Dead desserts will be provided. Presented by AARP.
IndigenousAF and Nuwu Art prsent the 3rd Annual Final Friday Halloween Safe Street at the Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center. On every Final Friday in October, they celebrate with Dj Misfit in a kid-safe, family-friendly gathering for our community. Enjoy spooky fun for all, including tricks, treats, games, prizes, costume contests, and music by […]
Oyate is a documentary that follows the #NoDAPL movement and elevates the voices of Indigenous activists, organizers, and politicians. The film contextualizes the movement and illuminates the interconnectivity between the issues facing Indian Country today, featuring perspectives from Chase Iron Eyes, Phyllis Young, Secretary Deb Haaland, Tokata Iron Eyes, Stuart James, and more. The screening […]
This event is a tribute to traditional culture through immersive live music, storytelling, crafts, activities and dance. Performances include Pow Wow dancers, Big Horn Sheep dancers, Danza Azteca, Hoop Dancer and more. Spend a full day celebrating the rich culture of Indigenous people. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our […]
This is an Indigenous market that will also feature presentations, dancers, vendors and food. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!
Enjoy frybread, education on Southern Paiute History and stewardship, and performances from Nuwu Wonumeegah - Pow Wow Dancers, LV Paiute and The Boyz - Bird Singers from Moapa + Shivwits Paiute at this community event.
The annual Las Vegas Mexica New Year Celebration is a gathering filled with music, food, dance, workshops, art, crafts, and jewelry, open to everyone for free. This event marks the completion of another solar cycle and the beginning of new opportunities. Celebrating the transition from the 11 Acatl (Reed) to the 12 Tekpatl (Flint) year […]
The Nuwu (Southern Paiute Garden) Speaker Series provides a space for Indigenous Knowledge Givers to share their cultural lifeways and experience with the greater community. Emphasizing sustainable relationships with water, plants, and the landscape, the speaker series creates an opportunity for collaborative, community-based learning that inspires guests to think differently about their relationships with nature. […]
In 2016, the world turned its eyes to the people of Standing Rock as they formed a coalition of unprecedented magnitude to defend their land and water against the threat of the Dakota Access Pipeline. An inflection point for human rights and environmental justice, the #NoDAPL struggle became a rallying cry for Indigenous people everywhere […]
In collaboration with local partner Nuwu Art, Howard Hughes will host a Paiute Spring Festival at Downtown Summerlin. Be entertained by melodic songs from Bird Singers and dancers from the Las Vegas Paiutes, Moapa Paiutes, Shivwits and other regionally connected groups, as well as dancing by Nuwu Wonumeegah, a Las Vegas Paiute dance troupe. Guests […]
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