We invite you to join us!
This October, the One People Gathering welcomed 2,000 people in person at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, with thousands more watching live online. We had over 1,000 students in attendance at our educational matinee. This was an awe-inspiring gathering hosted by our Young Tribal Leaders, who introduced over 200 artists, activists, and performers!
Highlights from Netse Mot 2024
Watch the full video here
Speakers & Performers
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Speakers & Performers //
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NOTORIOUS CREE
James Jones is Nejiyaw (Cree) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta.
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DALLAS GOLDTOOTH
Dallas Goldtooth (Mdewakanton Dakota & Diné) leads the Keep It in the Ground Campaign of the Indigenous Environmental Network.
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TIA WOOD
Tia Wood is a Cree and Salish singer-songwriter from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada.
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FAWN WOOD
Fawn Wood is a new generation Cree & Salish musician.
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AMY BOWERS CORDALLIS
Amy Bowers Cordalis is a mother, fisherwoman, attorney, and member of the Yurok Tribe.
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DELBERT ANDERSON
Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer, and educator, stands at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene.
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SASHA LAPOINTE
Sasha taqwseblu LaPointe is from the Upper Skagit and Nooksack Indian Tribes.
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COAST SALISH CANOE FAMILIES
The Coast Salish Canoe Families are a group of singers and dancers deeply rooted in Lummi Nation tradition.
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THE BLACK LODGE SINGERS
The Black Lodge Singers, a prominent northern-style drum group, are highly sought after as a host drum in the U.S. and Canada.
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SAMMY GENSAW III
Sammy Gensaw, III, is a Yurok Native, the Director of the Ancestral Guard, Artist, Singer, Writer, Activist, & Fisherman.
“We are coming together as one, sharing our stories, songs, and dances to inspire a future where we all work together in gratitude and respect.”
—Darrell Hillaire, Founder
Andrea Wilbur-Sigo created these beautiful carvings, which stand just across from the entrance to the One People Gathering. They embody the spirit of this event, and her descriptions of her work provide a rich context for this work.
NETSE MOT
STUDENT PROGRAM
A Cultural Journey for Middle School Students
Engaging Young Minds:
Nearly 2,000 students were invited to join us for free