Hundreds of people are expected to gather Monday evening at the riverfront launching site near the Hoan Bridge, 600 S. Water St., to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Milwaukee.
A bridge lighting ceremony will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and will include a cultural performance, land acknowledgment and remarks from Tribal government officials. The event is being organized by Indigenous Biz Con, a conference Oct. 14-15 at Potawatomi Casino Hotel with networking, community building, conversations around breaking down barriers to economic development and more.
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The Hoan Bridge will be lit in traditional medicine wheel colors (black, yellow, red, white). The medicine wheel colors have various meanings for tribes, including seasons, directions and medicines. The circular shape of the wheel represents the interconnectedness and relationship shared between each another and the natural world.
AGENDA:
- 6 p.m.: Arrive at riverfront launching site
- 6:20 p.m.: Remarks from IBG Founders Zoar Fulwilder, Collin Price and Rob Pero and Potawatomi Council member Brooks Boyd.
- 6:40 p.m.: Performance by Fire Nation, a Potawatomi drum group and dancers
- 7:15 p.m.: Event concludes
Attendees are welcome and encouraged to attend the Indigenous Biz Con welcome reception at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Serenity Room. The welcome reception kicks off the conference with light appetizers, drinks, music and networking. The event will feature business operators, discussions and a Native vendors marketplace.
