Milwaukee celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Milwaukee Public Museum welcomed students and community members to a Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 13. Dancers and drummers with México Indígena performed traditional Aztec dances during the event.

The Ho-Chunk drum group Little Priest Singers also performed with several dancers who showcased different types of powwow dances. Indigenous Peoples’ Day highlights indigenous cultures, traditions and history.

Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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