Friday, Nov. 1, marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. It serves as a significant time when we honor American Indian peoples, celebrate their rich and vibrant cultures and acknowledge their many sacrifices, achievements and contributions to the nation.
In celebration, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot national monuments will host weekly cultural demonstrations, performances and presentations throughout November. Come help celebrate this wonderful occasion in your national parks.
All events are free with paid admission and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the park’s website and social media sites for event details. The event schedule by location is as follows:
Montezuma Castle National Monument
- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3: YavapaiApache Nation Celebration with artists, singers, dancers and demonstrators.
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Zuni Fetishes and Jewelry with Jimmy Yawakia and Duran Gasper
- Sunday, Nov. 10: Hopi Basket Weaving, Wood Carving and Art with Marvene and Nuvadi Dawahoya
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Hopi Textiles with Davis Maho
- Sunday, Nov. 17: Dine and Yavapai Apache Silversmithing with Dee Jackson
- Saturday, Nov. 23: Hopi Katsinas with Ryon Polequaptewa and a live concert of blessings and prayers from Ryon Polequaptewa with dancers at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 24: Hopi Art with Filmer Kewanyama
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Tohono O’odham Pottery with Kathleen Vance
Tuzigoot National Monument
- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3: Hopi Celebration with Pottery Demonstration by Renee Archambeau
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Hopi Basket Weaving, Wood Carving and Art with Marvene and Nuvadi Dawahoya
- Sunday, Nov. 10: Zuni Fetishes and Jewelry with Jimmy Yawakia and Duran Gasper
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Dine and Yavapai Apache Silversmithing with Dee Jackson
- Sunday, Nov. 17: Hopi Textiles with Davis Maho
- Saturday, Nov. 23: Hopi Art with Filmer Kewanyama
- Sunday, Nov. 24: Hopi Katsinas and Music from Ryon Polequaptewa
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Tohono O’odham Pottery with Kathleen Vance
Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments are extremely grateful for their partner Western National Parks Association, which is a critical asset to the mission of the National Park Service. Without their contributions and aid, events such as these would not be possible. WNPA funds products, services and programs that enhance the visitor experience. Aid comes as a direct result of consumer purchases. Learn more about the Western National Parks Association at wnpa.org.
