News Release
State of New Mexico – Indian Affairs Department
Please join us for the 2023 American Indian Day at the Legislature “Paving the Way for the Future: Centering and Uplifting Indigenous Voices” event on Friday, February 3, at the New Mexico State Capitol. Following the morning’s activities at the State Capitol, we welcome you join us for a community luncheon and Native performances at the Santa Fe Indian School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New Mexico State Capitol: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe Indian School: 1501 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico
This event is free and open to the public.
2023 Indian Day at the Legislature Agenda
Invocation
Governor Christopher Moquino, Pueblo de San Ildefonso
Posting of Colors
The Pueblo of Acoma American Legion Post 116
The National Anthem
Noel McCoy, Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Pledge of Allegiance
Santa Fe Indian School Diné Bizaad (Navajo) Class, led by Alvino Sandoval Honor Song Cloud Eagle Singers, Pueblos of Jemez and Zuni
Welcome Address
New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Reading of the American Indian Day Proclamation and Remarks
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, State of New Mexico
Remarks from Tribal Leadership – Centering and Uplifting Indigenous Voices Chairman Mark Mitchell, All Pueblo Council of Governors
President Eddie Martinez, Mescalero Apache Tribe
President Edward Velarde, Jicarilla Apache Nation
President Buu Nygren, Navajo Nation
Dance Performance TBD
Closing Prayer
Governor Milton Herrera, Pueblo of Tesuque
Retiring of Colors
The Pueblo of Acoma American Legion Post 116
Following the morning’s activities in the State Capitol, please join us at the Santa Fe Indian School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a community luncheon and Native performances. 1501 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
