About us
Join Us!
September 2024
28th & 29th
10AM to 5PM
LOCATION:
Lakewood United Methodist Church
1390 Brentwood St Lakewood, CO 80214
OUR MISSION: DAIF is committed to creating a space in our community that fosters stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of Native American descent. We strive to include all people regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or criminal history, in our endeavors to bring recognition and understanding of Native peoples of the Americas. Celebrating diverse tribes, each with a distinctive history, culture, and language, and each who is integral to the vibrant, historical, and cultural landscape of our country.
OUR Vision: To share the American Indian culture in ways that build bridges of mutual understanding and support. To create spaces that educate and foster respect, cultural appreciation, and celebration of our culture Then add only this The Denver American Indian Festival is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization founded and created by Colorado Native American community members. Our organization strives to educate, celebrate, preserve, and protect the traditional cultural traditions and performing arts of the American Indian people. We accomplish this by hosting educational and cultural events throughout the year including the annual Denver American Indian Festival. Each year this free and family-friendly event is held the last week in September. Since 2014, it has welcomed over 20,000 people and over 81 tribal representatives.
Our Board Members
Chief Operating Officer-Carrie Howell (Pawnee Flandreau Sioux) | President- Lynne Holman (Cherokee)
Treasurer- Sue Clem | Secretary-Victoria Morales (Turtle Mtn Chippewa)
Board Members- Susie Silversmith (Dine'), Jodi Di Renzo (Cherokee), and Gwen Ahlers (Cherokee)
Our Partners
The Denver American Indian Festival is very fortunate to partner with the following organizations to enhance our cultural offerings to the community each year.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland. www.imaginationlibrary.com
FUNancial $marts
Don't forget to pick up a FREE FUNancial $marts book to help support financial education provided by Bellco Credit Union.