EVENTS - American Indigenous Arts Celebration 2023

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We are happy to share that the American Indigenous Arts Celebration event will take place November 3 & 4, 2023. Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food dance and more! This family friendly event will be held from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum with event tickets as a special benefit.

Event Schedule Friday | Saturday

The AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more!

Native American Performances by
Native Pride

HAKA Māori Cultural Experience
HAKA Traditional Dance
Whakairo Wood Carving
Raranga Basket Weaving
Mau Rakau Weaponry
Cultural Displays
Tā Moko (Tattoo) Presentation
Seminole & Māori Live Art Expo
Māori Photo Op

MMIP Tribute by Cyiah Lavilla

Ahfachkee Youth Fashion Show Friday
Seminole Fashion Show By Lenora Roberts Saturday

Alligator Wrestling
Alligator Photo Op
New Museum Exhibits
Archery and Hatchet Throwing
Native Art & Craft Vendors
Tribal Food Vendors
Native Art Displays
Live Wildlife Show
Live Music by Rez Jams

Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and students. Tribal members, children four and under, and museum members are free. There’s also a special group discount of $5 per person for parties of 10 or more who book in advance. Admission includes entrance to the event as well as the museum with its mile-long boardwalk. Parking is free.

Helpful notes: Most vendors accept cash only. We are located 65 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, 90 minutes from Naples and Miami. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes, as the event is on grass. Museum admission is included with event admission. Museum donations for the redesign project are always welcome.

Craft Vendors Welcome from Federally Recognized Tribes. Contact Rebecca at rebeccapetrie@semtribe.com.

Teachers, we gladly welcome you on Friday for school fieldtrips or visit us on Saturday too! School groups welcome! RSVP with Abena at abenarobinson@semtribe.com or call 863-902-1113 ext 12235.

Media Contact:

Contact:
Melissa Sherman, Visitor Services and Development Manager, 863-902-1113 x12211, melissasherman@semtribe.com
Chris Dirato, Bitner Group, (954) 703-7938, chris@bitnergroup.com

American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress
Scheduled for November 3-4

Culture Extravaganza in the Everglades Will Feature
Native American Arts, Crafts, Food and Live Entertainment

BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla. (September 11, 2023) – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum’s festival grounds. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

The AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more.

Event highlights will include adult and youth fashion shows, live alligator wrestling, Native American dance performances by Native Pride, and the exciting return of New Zealand’s HAKA Māori Cultural Experience. Attendees can shop among the numerous booths of Native artists, and craft vendors, while enjoying delicious Seminole cuisine, including fresh fry bread.

Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and students. Tribal members, children four and under, and museum members are free. There’s also a special group discount of $5 per person for parties of 10 or more who book in advance. Admission includes entrance to the event as well as the museum with its mile-long boardwalk. Parking is free.

For more information, please visit https://www.ahtahthiki.com/AIAC/

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Lewis Longman and Walker Sponsor

Thank you to our generous sponsors Lewis, Longman and Walker for making this event possible.

Introducing: Manawanui (Steadfast / Resilient)

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The commemorative 2023 American Indigenous Arts Celebration design draws upon cultural iconography of significance to the Seminole Tribe of Florida and to the tangata whenua (people of the land) of the Waikato Tainui region of Aotearoa (New Zealand). This weaving together of cultural symbolism represents the exchange of culture between indigenous peoples and the celebration of indigenous heritage at the AIAC.

Maori Shirts

The commemorative AIAC shirt will be on sale in our museum store November 3 & 4, during the AIAC for $25. Limited quantities, get them while they last!

Directions

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
34725 West Boundary Road,
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation

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