GOSHEN, Ind. - The City of Goshen's Community Relations Commission is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day event on October 11 at the Goshen Theater.

The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. with activities and information tables followed by a program in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m.

Goshen and the surrounding region hold land of the Potawatomi and Miami nations. During the event, members of the Miami Tribal Historic Preservation Office will teach the art of ribbon work.

A number of other organizations will also be in attendance, offering resources to attendees.

“The speakers and tables we are showcasing are inspiring,” AJ Delgadillo, Community Relations Director, said of the presenters. “Each comes from a broad range of backgrounds and in their own way they’ll offer us an opportunity to learn, be in awe, and get a better idea of where we fit into history, geography, and hopefully even where we fit into our Goshen community.”

During the auditorium presentation, tribal historic preservation officers Matthew Bussler and Diane Hunter will share history of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi and the Miami tribe in Indiana.

Luke Gascho, author of "Tilling Soil on Stolen Land" will give a presentation on indigenous land use.  

Zuleyja Prieto, co-founder of the organization Rooting through Corn, will speak about heritage and community formed by following indigenous principles in gardening.

The evening will wrap up with live music from local artist Nayo Ulloa.

The event is expected to end at 8 p.m.