Indigenous Peoples' Day Philly 2019 | OCT 12

Greetings Friends and Relatives!

SUPPORT OUR WORK and SPREAD THE WORD!

On Saturday, October 12th of 2019 at the Penn Treaty Park, we are celebrating our third year of Indigenous Peoples' Day in the city of Philadelphia. 

Every year since Oct 12th, 2017, we have come together on this historic day with the Lenni-Lenape people on whose ancestral territory we stand, to celebrate the multi-ethnic Native American communities living within Lenapehoking.

This year, we are celebrating this day at the Penn Treaty Park–this is the place where once stood the Great Elm Tree of Shackamaxon and where many sachems (chiefs) of the Lenni Lenape and other tribes from the Lenapehoking territory would meet for council.

With that in mind, we invite you to make history with us by supporting this upcoming ONE DAY FESTIVAL!

Indigenous Peoples' Day Philly 2019 | Penn Treaty Park | OCT 12 | 11a-5p
Location: Penn Treaty Park, 1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia PA

For updates on the event visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/383235805559248/  
To follow us on Facebook: @IPDphilly 

#OCT12 #IPDphilly2019 #PennTreatyPark #WeAreStillHere

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WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
As we seek to increase our impact in Philadelphia, we require funds to support our festival. All proceeds will go directly to pay IPDphilly2019.

Anything counts!

Our first benchmark is to raise $5,000. We are also applying for matching grants.


Here is our wish list:

$6000 - Performance Stage (October 12 full day) – Representing a diversity of Indigenous performers and dignitaries.
$1500 - Youth and Adults Art and Cultural Workshops
$1500 - Artist Scholarship –  To help pay expenses for artists to attend and show work at IPD Philly.
$1000 - Tents and Production Supplies -- Support the purchase of (8) 10-x30 tents that will offer protection from weather and create a cohesive look and feel for IPD Philly. These tents will be maintained and kept for use for future IPD events in Philadelphia.
$500 - Meals for Staff, Volunteers, and Performers (Oct 12) – Many participants are volunteering to be able to take part in IPD Philly. 
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TOTAL - $10,500


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For In-Kind donation opportunities or if you would like to perform, lead an activity, sale your art and craft, volunteer, sponsor our work visit our website:

https://ipdphilly.org/apply/

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What we have done and our impact:

2018 - https://www.pym.org/indigenous-peoples-day-philly-2018/

2017 - https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/10/12/indigenous-peoples-day-fairmount/ 


#IPDphilly2018 at Hunting Park #Oct13 - Group photo of presenters and organizers.

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Who We Are

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly - Planning Committee (IPD PHILLY) is a collective of several Indigenous organizations in Philadelphia. Members include educators, artists, and advocacy groups that serve to celebrate Indigenous culture and educate about the plight of contemporary Native American people. Groups include the Indigenous 215 Collective, Taino Cultural Workshops, Indigenous Peoples in Philadelphia, and We Are the Seeds of CultureTrust. Currently, the committee collaborates with over 1,000 greater Philadelphia community members.

Our Mission

The committee’s mission is to cultivate an active Indigenous presence in the city of Philadelphia.

What We Do

Throughout the year, the IPD Philly shares relevant resources and informative news articles focused on Indigenous issues through their online networks. The committee is at the forefront of conversations regarding Indigenous sovereignty, immigration, and environmental justice. They have cultivated a substantial presence in Philadelphia and have been successful in connecting with Indigenous people living in other regions throughout the world.

Photo: Tailihn Agoyo - IPDphilly Planning Meeting at Penn Treaty Park, 5/2019
Left to the right from back to Front: Leslie Zamora, Priscilla Bell, Trinity Norwood, Mabel Negrete, Paula Mirabal, Tailihn Agoyo

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SPONSORED BY

Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe, Philly with Standing Rock, Philadelphia Assembled, FREE LEONARD PELTIER, Friends of Penn Treaty Park and supporters like you!



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