Please join us for the 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Ceremonial Celebration on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM at Albemarle Field in Newton.
We would be grateful if you would share this invitation with your students, families, teachers, and school community.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton is a free, family-friendly, Indigenous-led community celebration that brings Indigenous leaders, elders, artists, dancers, educators, vendors, and community members from throughout New England and beyond to Newton.
This year's theme is “Medicines of the Lands: Healing Through Ancestral Plants.” Families will have an opportunity to experience Indigenous music, dance, cultural presentations, traditional teachings, food, art, and more.
But we are also asking our Newton community for help.
We rely heavily on Newton residents to make this celebration possible. Indigenous dignitaries, elders, cultural leaders, artists, dancers, and families will be traveling to our city to share their cultures, traditions, knowledge, and communities with us. We want them to feel genuinely welcomed and to experience the very best of Newton.
There are three important ways Newton families can help:
Attend.
Bring your family, learn, celebrate, meet our guests, support Indigenous artists and vendors, and be part of this special day.
Volunteer.
This is a large, volunteer-run event, and we need community members to help us welcome guests, assist vendors and elders, support activities, help with setup and cleanup, and keep the day running smoothly. Adults, families, and students looking for community-service opportunities are encouraged to participate.
Volunteer here:
https://www.ipdnewton.org/volunteer
Donate or Sponsor.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton is free to attend, but it is not free to put on. Donations and sponsorships help us cover the costs of bringing Indigenous artists, educators, dancers, elders, and cultural leaders to Newton, as well as the many logistical expenses necessary to produce a safe and welcoming community event.
Donate here:
https://givebutter.com/dzR9A8
Every contribution makes a difference, whether it is $10, $25, $50, $100, or more.
— whether it is a few hours of someone's time, a donation, or simply bringing your family and helping us welcome our guests — makes a difference.
This celebration belongs to our community, and we hope Newton residents will join us in showing our Indigenous guests that they are welcomed, respected, and celebrated in our city.
6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Newton
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Albemarle Field, Newton, MA
🎟️ Free and open to all
Learn more: www.ipdnewton.org
Volunteer: www.ipdnewton.org/volunteer
Donate: givebutter.com/dzR9A8
