The Noyo Bida Truth Project’s Annual Indigenous Cultural & Community Gathering

Tentative Schedule of Events:(Subject to Change )

SATURDAY OCT 17th

6:00 Opening Remarks and Welcome TNYBTP 

6:30  John Paul Hodge 

7:15  Lyla June 

8:00  Tajie D 

8:45   Niko Otis 

Featuring:

• LYLA JUNE - a poet, singer-songwriter, hip-hop artist, human ecologist, public speaker and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. She blends her study of Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. 
• NIKO OTIS - (Lakota, African American Filipino and Greek) is a farmer, hip-hop artist, model, songwriter and performer, born and raised in Sebastopol, California. He is passionate about using his voice and music to create political change and showcase his multicultural heritage inspiring BIPOC people from all walks of life to move towards their dreams.
• TAJIE D - an independent hip-hop and R&B rapper, songwriter, and audio engineer from Northern California who has opened for over 200 live shows.

Tentative Schedule of Events:(Subject to Change )

06:30  - Sunrise Ceremony - Beginning the day together in ceremony.

08:00 - Breakfast. Cultural Sharing - Point Arena Dance Group

09:00 - 12:00 TEK Workshops: 

An opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and deepen understanding of the histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous peoples of this region.

Bernadette Smith-  Acorn Processing 

Crystal Charles - Nettle Tea, Oysters 

Nic Garcia  - Clam and Abalone  Shells 

Robert Ray - Salmon Pit demonstrations and Deer Meat

Monique Sonoquie - Native Tea and Medicines

Big Auntie Earring Booth

12 pm  - 1 pm Lunch: Indigenous War Cry 

 Big Auntie Earring Contests

1- 2 Teach In, Community Workshop: Lyla June

2- 4 TEK  Workshops and teachings exploring relationships among land, water, plants, animals, people, and generations.

Crystal Charles - Seaweed Scrubs and Soaks 

Ui- Lei weaving 

Bernadette Smith -  Acorn Processing 

Robert Ray - Salmon Pit demonstration 

Nic Garcia - Shells 

4-5 Dinner - Cultural Sharing / Closing Ceremonies 

Lake County Intertribal Pomo Dancers led by Joe Webber and Ron Montez Sr. Closing our time together in gratitude and relationship

One People, One Fire is an invitation to gather across cultures and generations—to listen, learn, celebrate Indigenous creativity and living culture, and strengthen the relationships that connect us to one another and to this place.

Join us October 16–18 at the Mendocino Art Center. 

Everyone is welcome.