Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo

Native Americans from all over the Pacific Northwest gathered Saturday at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds for the 33rd annual Intertribal Elder Gathering. The community celebration featured traditional Brush, Pow Wow, Aztec, Shake Head, Hoop and Tolowa Honoring dances, as well as singing and drumming. Local photographer Manuel Orbegozo captured these photographers of the day’s festivities.

Aztec dancer David Yañez. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum group awaits for its performance outside of Franceshi Hall. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Northern California Brush Dancers dance their way out of the stage area. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Sage Romero performs at the 33rd Annual Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders Diner. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Sage Romero performs the Hoop dance. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Northern California Brush Dancers come out for a second demonstration. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Honored Elder Otha Sadler, 97, receives a blanket during the Elder’s Gifting Ceremony. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Spirit shield displayed at the Nora’s Chocolates and Gifts stand. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
An elder veteran carries an American flag during the part of the ceremony honoring veterans. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Asucena Carreras burns sage prior to her performance with Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum group. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo
Yurok tribal member Fred Lewis and his daughter Destiny. Credit: Manuel J. Orbegozo

This article appears in Sewing a Shroud.

Thadeus Greenson is the news editor of the North Coast Journal.

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