Honoring Our Relatives: A Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Gathering

Honoring Our Relatives: A Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Gathering

Presented by Indigenous Justice

More than a celebration of indigeneity, Honoring Our Relatives seeks to bridge shared struggles across communities while centering the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people here on Turtle Island. The integration of Mexica dancers, Palestinian Dabke and other cultural elements highlights solidarity, shared grief and collective resilience.

A distinctly unique program of cultural performances curated by Sacred Fire Productions showcases the diversity of Indigenous creativity. The lineup features Supaman, Native American dancer and musician whose genre-blending presentation of Native culture, hip-hop and storytelling allow him to deliver messages of hope, pride and resilience. Indigenous Cats, an underground hip-hop duo from Los Angeles County, also touch the stage, bringing sounds from all eras and infinite possibilities. With live painting, interactive educational components, youth and family-centered engagement activities, Indigenous vendors and aligned community organizations, it’s a gathering for everyone.

The program is presented with Indigenous Justice, a grassroots organization that advances Indigenous self-determination, healing, and transformative policy rooted in the leadership of Native women, youth, and two-spirit relatives. They work in partnership with California tribes and intertribal organizations