Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Lake Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill – Rochester, NY
Sunrise to Sunset | Monday, October 13, 2025
Join us for a powerful, all-day celebration honoring Indigenous Peoples Day at Lake Riley Lodge in Cobbs Hill! From sunrise ceremony to sunset closing, the day will be filled with vibrant cultural experiences—music, dancing, storytelling, craftmaking, guest speakers, Native vendors, and educational activities for all ages.
The day runs 11-5 with the addition of the Sunrise (7am) and Sunset (6pm) ceremonies..
12:00 Taino Dancers from Borinquen Dancers
1:00 Oneida Dancers & Singers, Traditional music,dance and stories
2:00 Cornbred Native Blues Band, Nammy award winning Native group
3:00 Seneca Alleghany River Dancers, Traditional song, story, and dance.
4:00 Portrait of a Beaver, Native Blues duo wait 'til you hear Curtis on harmonica!
From 11-5 there will be artists and crafts people demonstrating a variety of skills including basketry, silver, bead and quill work. Wampum and educational displays, along with Indigenous vendors will be available all day.
Come learn, celebrate, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities.
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Vendors: Please fill our application form below and return to indigenouspeoplesdayrocny@gmail.com with all materials by September 30, 2025..
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Event Details:
Sunrise Ceremony 7 am White Pine Tree of Peace, Northeast side of Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove
Main Celebration begins 11 am Genesee Valley Park Roundhouse shelter with demonstrations, displays and performances all day
Sunset Ceremony 6 pm by the Genesee River
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Join the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee and supporting allies on Monday, October 09, 2023 at Genesee Valley Park for Rochester’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration!
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Every Child Matters Community Healing Event: Special Screening "Home From School: The Children of Carlisle"
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Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Events
Check out what events are coming up that honor and celebrate Indigenous People! While Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Rochester NY will forever be on the second Monday in October, Indigenous heritage and culture can be honored and celebrated throughout the whole year. Native people are active members in their communities with events that happen all year round. Only events that are open to the public will be posted here.