Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed on the second Monday in October to honor the histories, cultures, and resilience of Native and Indigenous communities. Many organizations, cities and states celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to recognize the first peoples of these lands and their enduring presence.

This day is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and celebrate the ongoing presence and leadership of Indigenous peoples in art, education, environmental justice, and community life. It also invites us to acknowledge the ancestral stewards of our region — here, the Atfalati-Kalapuyan people — and to build more respectful and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities today.

El Día de los Pueblos Indígenas se conmemora el segundo lunes de octubre para honrar las historias, las culturas y la resiliencia de las comunidades nativas e indígenas. Muchas organizaciones, ciudades y estados celebran el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas para reconocer a los primeros pueblos de estas tierras y su presencia perdurable.

Este día es una oportunidad para reflexionar, aprender y celebrar la presencia continua y el liderazgo de los pueblos indígenas en el arte, la educación, la justicia ambiental y la vida comunitaria. También nos invita a reconocer a los guardianes ancestrales de nuestra región — aquí, el pueblo Atfalati-Kalapuyan — y a construir relaciones más respetuosas y significativas con las comunidades indígenas en la actualidad.

Local Events & Activities

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025, 4–8 PM
Barbie’s Village, 935 NE 33rd Ave, Portland
Shared meal, community gathering, children’s pow wow, stories & song. Information HERE

Portland Indigenous Marketplace (PIM)
Saturday–Sunday, October 11–12, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
Locations around Portland
Marketplace with Indigenous & Black artists, vendors, and entrepreneurs. Information HERE

Indigenous Marketplace Days
Monday, October 13, 2025
Portland (see event page for details)
Community celebration with cultural sharing, vendors, and resources.