Native Trails

Event Schedule
Most Thursdays & Saturdays | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center Park
FREE ADMISSION

January, 19, 21, 26, 28
February, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
March, 1, 22, 24, 29, 31
April 5, 7, 12, 14

All events take place on the outdoor fountain stage on the north side of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale). Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended.

For more information, call 480-421-1004 or 800-782-1117.

Every January through April the outdoor stage at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional food.

On January 19, 2012, Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, will debut its tenth season of free noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America. We invite you to come along on this sensory journey to the First Nations of Arizona and North America. Musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds and drums will delight your ears. A variety of colorful dances ranging from inter-tribal pow wow dances to the excitement and energy of the hoop dance will amaze your eyes. And the rhythmic drumbeat in your chest as you join the performers for a traditional round dance will energize your spirit.

Meet the Cast of Native Trails
The performers of Native Trails represent a variety of First Nations from across North America. In addition to Derrick Suwaima Davis (Hopi/Choctaw), the artistic director of Native Trails, this year’s cast includes: Tony Duncan (San Carlos Apache, Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan), Violet Duncan (Northern Cree), Toby Jose (Akimel Au-Authm), Ryon Polequaptewa (Hopi), Eldred Matt (San Carlos Apache/Colville Confederated Tribes), Yolanda Tsosie (Diné) and Lisa Little Iron (Lakota).

Tribal Royalty
In recent years, Native American communities have formed pageant committees to select cultural ambassadors to represent their individual Nations. These ambassadors hold titles of royalty, and will be in attendance at Native Trails on selected Saturdays.

Arts & Crafts
Native American artisans, jewelry makers and tribal elders from around the state will showcase and sell their work throughout the season. Traditional foods also will be available for sale at every performance, so come enjoy lunch and Native Trails!

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