November 12th Events in Washington DC Celebrating Indigenous Arts

This Native American Heritage Month, we are honoring Indigenous knowledge, art, creativity, and the generations of wisdom that continue to guide pathways toward health and healing. On November 12th, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health will bring Indigenous artists together in Washington, D.C to share their voices through art. music, theater, dance, and storytelling.

Returning to Balance: Indigenous Youth, Arts & Healing
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Hopkins Bloomberg Center
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

FEATURING

Ikidowin (Ojibwe)
Wambli “Baby Wam” Dolezal (Ho-Chuck and Dakota)
Destroykasmin (Diné)
Michael Begay (Diné)

Through their art, these young leaders share their stories of truth, grief, resilience, hope, and healing. They remind us that Indigenous art is not simply a form of creative expression- it can be a way of connecting generations, strengthening community, sharing knowledge, and imagining healthy futures.

This gathering offers a powerful reminder: Indigenous youth are not simply participants in conversations about health and healing- they are shaping them.

This is a FREE event. Space is limited, and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. So, reserve your spot today through the QR code!

SAM GILLIAM LECTURE SERIES
Fireside Chat with Jeffrey Gibson and Dr. Melissa Walls
Check-In and Reception 5:00 PM | Fireside Chat 6:00 PM
Hopkins Bloomberg Center
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

The lecture will explore the intersections of art, wellness, and compassion. Mr. Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, will be in conversation with Dr. Melissa Walls. PhD (Couchiching First Nation and Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe), co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.