Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration in Olympia 

Join the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia to celebrate Indigenous culture, history, and communities

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Join the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia on Monday, October 10, 2022 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022. The event will take place in Squaxin Park, 2600 East Bay Drive NE from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

 It is a celebration that respects and celebrates Native American peoples as well as their history and customs. The Olympia City Council will also be joined by Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris Peters on Tuesday, October 4, to discuss a proclamation to mark the October 10 holiday. 

This celebration respects and celebrates Native American people as well as their history and customs. 

Participants at the Indigenous Peoples' Day event may expect cultural performances, lecturers, and educational activities. The venue, Squaxin Park, has minimal parking. Attendees are advised to carpool, ride an Intercity Transit bus, or take advantage of the free event shuttle service located on the east side of the Olympia Farmer's Market District parking lot in the designated shuttle parking spaces. The shuttle will operate every half hour beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. For shuttle information, call 360-753-8343. 

Related:  Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris Peters will be present at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 4, for the city’s proclamation to mark the October 10 holiday. 

Event Date
Monday, October 10, 2022
Event time
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Contact
osalazar@ci.olympia.
wa.us, 360-753-8343
Categories
Special Interests

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