Native Nations Day

Native Nations Day
April, 18, 2026
10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission 

Native Nations Day celebrates 4000+ years of indigenous history and culture of southern Arizona through art, food, demonstrations, and performances.

Performances: Deer Dancers from Old Pascua Yaqui Community, Basket Dancers from the Wa;K District of the Tohono O'odham Nation

Presentation: Brandon Varela, Director of the Old Pascua Museum and Yaqui Culture Center, will discuss the significance of the Deer Dance to the Yaqui people. 

Demonstrations: Flintknapping, basket-making, jewelry-making, wood carving, and more! 

Vendors: Food such as frybread and local indigenous artists.