Feel the beat, hear the stories, and experience the vibrant traditions of Copper Face United, an intertribal Native American song and dance group returning to TMA for the third year.
With five dancers, a singer, and an elder, Copper Face United brings to life a wide variety of songs and dances from across Native America. Their performance highlights the sacred role of the drum—often regarded as the heartbeat of nature and honored like a wise ancestor—along with diverse dance styles, modern day powwow traditions, and the beauty of traditional and contemporary regalia.
Catch them live at 11:30am and again at 2:30pm on the Glass Pavilion’s west lawn.
Families are also invited to explore the Family Center, where hands-on art activities inspired by Indigenous traditions will be available throughout the day.
These events are FREE and open to all.
Weather location: Wolfe Gallery.