Join us for a fun-filled outdoor event packed with activities for all ages—art, music, food, family games, and community connection—as we raise vital funds to support yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective’s ongoing work. This event centers around the principles of rematriation and reciprocity—values at the core of our mission to nurture land, culture, and community through art and collective stewardship.

As one of our volunteers, shared, “Everything about yəhaw̓ is a study in reciprocity, and I am beyond grateful to the collective for stewarding this beautiful creation.” Their words remind us of the importance of giving, receiving, and mutually supporting each other and the land we all share. And you can help us with that mission by joining us at our annual fundraiser event!

About yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective:
yəhaw̓ is an intertribal Indigenous arts organization rematriating 1.5 acres of land in South Seattle, on Coast Salish territory. Our mission is to elevate Indigenous well-being through art, community building, and equitable opportunities for artists. We provide exhibitions, residencies, performances, grants, and community-led projects—centering women, Two Spirit, and youth voices. Our work fosters cultural connections, supports artistic growth, and promotes land stewardship for future generations.

Your support at this fundraiser will help us:

Maintain and care for our land through planting, creek restoration, and future acquisition
Upgrade community spaces and expand programs
Fund artist grants, residencies, and professional development
Build larger projects like greenhouses and land expansion, ensuring long-term sustainability

Event Highlights:

Off The Rez Food Truck with food and drinks
Native Art Market and Auction by local Indigenous artists (50% of proceeds go directly to artists)
Family activities: scavenger hunts, games, sensory art spaces, and learn more about land rematriation
Envisioning Futures and Planning Activities by Kimberly Deriana
Film screenings and outdoor movie nights, featuring work by collective members
Outdoor festival activities: a scavenger hunt, games, and corn-hole games, have a Polaroid Portrait done with Andrew Roibal, explore the site and sensory art spaces, and learn more about land rematriation!
Live performances by dk echohawk, DJ Gila Suspectum, and DJ Libbi with music and dancing, plus an exceptional drag performance by Hailey Tayathy
Raffle prizes donated by vendors and sponsors, with drawings at 7:30 p.m.

Event Schedule:
3:00 PM – Event begins
3:00 - 8:00 PM – Ongoing Activities: Indigenous Art Market, Off the Rez Food Truck, Kids Activities, Resting Spaces, All-Ages Outdoor Games, Scavenger Hunt, and Self-Guided Tour
3:00 - 7:30 PM – Art Auction & Raffle (auction concludes & winners chosen at 7:30)
3:00 - 5:00 PM – Music by DJ Gila Suspectum
3:00 - 7:00 PM – Collage Activity with Kim Deriana
4:00 - 6:00 PM – Film Screening by Emma Barrow, Olivia Camfield, Shyanne Yellowbird, Woodrow Hunt, and Mikaela Shafer
4:00 - 8:00 PM – Polaroid Portraits with Andrew Roibal
5:00 PM – Drag performance by Hailey Tayathy
5:15 - 6:30 PM – Performance by dk echohawk
6:00 - 8:00 PM – S’mores by the Creek
6:30 - 8:00 PM – DJ Libbi + Dancing
7:30 PM – Auction Ends, Raffle drawings
8:00 PM – Event concludes

Event Details:

Date: July 25, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective, 9674 51st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

Rematriation Celebration

Join us for an outdoor evening of art, music, and community as we raise funds to support yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective’s programs, art initiatives, and efforts to rematriate and heal the land.