Native Nations Day
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10am - 3pm
Location
Tucson Presidio Museum 196 N Court Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
Details
April, 18, 2026
10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission. Free with museum membership.
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.
