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Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival<\/h1>\n
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Learning Through Relationship, Movement, Making, and Experience<\/h3>\n

Join us for the annual Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival (IFKF)<\/strong> at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union, a day-long gathering that brings together Indigenous artists, knowledge keepers, educators, students, and community members through workshops, performances, demonstrations, conversations, and hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n

Rooted in Indigenous pedagogies, the festival invites participants to engage with knowledge not simply as information, but as something lived, shared, embodied, and experienced through relationships.<\/p>\n

Whether you stay for an hour or spend the entire day exploring, the festival offers multiple pathways into learning, creativity, and connection.<\/p>\n

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Event Highlights<\/h2>\n

Throughout the day, participants can:<\/p>\n

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  • Learn traditional Indigenous arts and crafts through hands-on workshops<\/li>\n
  • Participate in dance, singing, and cultural demonstrations<\/li>\n
  • Listen to Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers share teachings and stories<\/li>\n
  • Explore Indigenous relationships to land, community, culture, and creativity<\/li>\n
  • Engage with natural materials such as clay, plants, and hide<\/li>\n
  • Observe intergenerational knowledge-sharing in action<\/li>\n
  • Visit with artists, Elders, students, and community members<\/li>\n
  • Support Indigenous-owned businesses and vendors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With workshops surrounding a central performance area, attendees are encouraged to move between experiences, follow their curiosity, and learn at their own pace.<\/p>\n

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    Featured Performances & Presenters<\/h2>\n

    This year’s festival will feature presentations, performances, and workshops led by:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Mark Denning<\/li>\n
    • Avery Anderson<\/li>\n
    • Hale O Malo<\/li>\n
    • Wade Fernandez<\/li>\n
    • Jennifer Stevens<\/li>\n
    • Rachel Jeske<\/li>\n
    • Becky Webster<\/li>\n
    • Julie Clark<\/li>\n
    • Malia Chow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Additional presenters may be added as programming is finalized.<\/p>\n

      \n

      Workshops & Interactive Experiences<\/h2>\n

      Participants will have opportunities to engage in hands-on learning throughout the day, including:<\/p>\n

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      • Indigenous arts and creative practices<\/li>\n
      • Traditional making and crafting techniques<\/li>\n
      • Experiential learning activities<\/li>\n
      • Interactive demonstrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        All experience levels are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to drop in throughout the day.<\/p>\n

        \n

        Indigenous Vendor Marketplace<\/h2>\n

        The festival will also feature a marketplace showcasing Indigenous artists, makers, and entrepreneurs:<\/p>\n

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        • Tootsie’s Tea<\/li>\n
        • Kristina Beads<\/li>\n
        • Sarah L. Wilson Studio<\/li>\n
        • Yenepa Herbals<\/li>\n
        • Bear Tracks<\/li>\n
        • Mariah Grace Art & Design<\/li>\n
        • Eagle Lady Crafts<\/li>\n
        • All Bead Up<\/li>\n
        • Black Feather Jewels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Visitors are encouraged to support these talented vendors and learn about their work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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