With Indigenous Peoples Day around the corner, these are some of the best ways to honor, celebrate and learn about different elements of Native culture in L.A.
, Los Angeles County offers a wide range of ways to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day — from all-day family festivals to extravagant fashion shows and emotive museum exhibits.The second Monday in October is observed as a day to recognize and learn about the Indigenous communities that once inhabited the land. In L.A., Angelenos acknowledge and honor theThis year many celebrations take place in the days leading up to the holiday and even later in the month.
Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, the museum kicks off the festival with acts and crafts, like making cyanotype prints and traditional instruments like Tongva clapper sticks. The festivities will also include performances by youth music group Wildhorse Native American Assn. and ensembleoffers an opportunity to connect with the land during their annual Indigenous People’s Day festival. Taking place Sunday, Oct.
Each attendee will leave the session with three of their wellness remedies. The first product they make is a facial toner that uses tepezcohuite, a native Mexican plant used for treating acne scars, stretch marks and sun damage. Next participants will create an oil tincture using the maca root — a plant native to the Andes Mountains. Lastly, attendees will concoct a topical rubbing alcohol infused with the ingredient of their choice.
“Learning about natural remedies reconnects people to their ancestors, especially through these plants,” Xicali said. “It’s so empowering because people get to take their health into their own hands.”is home to one of largest collections of Native American artifacts in the U.S., with more than 600,000 pieces of art and cultural objects. Located across the street from the L.A. Zoo, the museum offers a variety of Native American-focused exhibitions.
“History is important. The California we live in today is very different from 300 years ago. Before the Europeans came over, everything was native plants. We had endless oak trees, grasslands and rivers,” said Godbout-Avant. “Now all of these things are disappearing. We want to encourage people to plant native plants in their garden and remember the people who were here before us.
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