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..