Cultural Performances & Schedules

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On the Amphitheater Stage, cultural performances by tribal groups include a Grand Entry and traditional dances and songs. Come watch, listen, and participate in social dance throughout the weekend.  (In case of rain, performances will be in the Heard’s Steele Auditorium.} See the schedule below.

On the Courtyard Stage, attendees can enjoy musical performances courtesy of Canyon Records while relaxing and dining. Entertainers include several established and emerging American Indian musicians. See the schedule below.

Hoop Dance 101: Let’s Dance is returning owing to its popularity last year. Tony Duncan, multiple award-winning hoop dancer, explains the meaning of the hoop and invites all ages to join him to learn a few basic moves.
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Amphitheater Stage Schedule

  • 10 a.m. – The Grand Entry – We Gather the People
  • 11 a.m. – Zuni Olla Maidens – Juanita Edaakie (Zuni), director
  • Noon – Oklahoma Fancy Dancers – Kevin Connywerdy (Comanche/Kiowa), director/dancer
  • 12:50 p.m. – Max Early Reading from Ears of Corn: Listen – Max Early (Laguna), potter/writer/poet
  • 1 p.m. – Tony Duncan, Singing Lights – Tony Duncan (Apache/Arikara/Mandan/Hidatsa) and Darrin Yazzie (Dine)
  • 2 p.m., Saturday – Oklahoma Fancy Dancers – Kevin Connywerdy (Comanche/Kiowa), director/dancer
  • 2 p.m., Sunday – Yellow Bird Dancers – The Duncan Family
  • 3 p.m. – Sihasin Band with Jones Benally – The Benally Family (Dine)
  • 3:50 p.m. – Closing Ceremony

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Canyon Records Courtyard Stage Schedule

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  • 11:30 a.m. – Native American Flute – Tony Duncan (Apache, Arikara, Hidatsa, and Mandan) and Darrin Yazzie (Diné)
  • Noon – Guitar, vocal – Clark Tenakhongva (Hopi)
  • 12:30 p.m. – Guitar, vocal, and Native American flute – Aaron White (Navajo, Ute )
  • 1 p.m. – Traditional Apache song & dance – Roman Orona [Apache (Chiricahua, Lipan, and Jicarilla), Pueblo (Taos and Isleta) and Yaqu]
  • 1:30 p.m. – Traditional Dine (Navajo) songs – Jay Begaye & Sons (Diné)
  • 2 p.m. – Vocal, drum – Kenneth Cozad (Kiowa)
  • 2:30 p.m. – Guitar, vocal, and Native American flute – Aaron White (Navajo, Ute)

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