Hintel Cha’ One People, One Fire is a 3 day a community gathering centered on Indigenous culture, knowledge, creativity, and relationship. Held in collaboration with the 10th Native Arts Expo, the weekend brings Native artists, cultural practitioners, musicians, knowledge keepers, community members, and neighbors together at the Mendocino Art Center For more information go to Noyo Bida Project

Friday, October 16th :The 10th Native Arts Expo begins with an art market featuring more than 30 Native artists and organizations, followed by a special screening of People of the West: Future Generations and the opening of Birds and the Beads, a solo exhibition by Eastern Pomo artist and curator Meyo Marrufo. 10:00 AM–3:00 PM — Art Market
3:30–5:00 PM — People of the West Screening + Q&A
5:00–7:00 PM — Birds and the Beads Gallery Openin

Saturday, October 17th Spend the day exploring Native art, cultural demonstrations, presentations, traditional dance, music, artist panels, and the Big Auntie Earring Show at the Native Arts Expo. At 5:00 PM, the gathering transitions into One People, One Fire with an evening of Indigenous music and community.
5:00 PM — Music, featuring Lyla June, Niko Otis, Tajie D

Sunday is a day of ceremony, cultural sharing, learning, food, music, and relationship Sunrise Ceremony Beginning the day together in ceremony. Cultural Sharing Songs, stories, traditions, and cultural expression shared by invited participants. Community Teach-In An opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, and deepen understanding of the histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous peoples of this region. Traditional Ecological Knowledge Workshops and teachings exploring relationships among land, water, plants, animals, people, and generations. Indigenous Food + Music Sharing food, music, and community around the fire. Closing Ceremony Closing our time together in gratitude and relationship