# Event Details - **Event Name**: Indigenous Joyfest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., Founder of No Loose Braids, and other indigenous presenters share indigenous history and cultureAbout this EventWistariahurst Museum will be celebrating our 2026 Indigenous Joyfest, happening Sunday, September 20th, from 12-3 pm. Join Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., Founder of No Loose Braids, Sito Zapaktli, José Lugo, Tracey-Mae Chambers, and other indigenous presenters as they share indigenous history and culture through music, art, and informative talks. This event is geared towards learning and exploration, perfect for people of all ages.No Loose Braids has led speaking engagements at educational centers and universities across Massachusetts, given presentations, and led social songs and dances at public events. As a Nipmuc-led organization, No Loose Braids will highlight this tribe, which is one of New England's most historic and largest native communities. Founder of No Loose Braids Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr. will be leading this year’s Indigenous Joyfest. Andre has many roles, including being a father, public speaker, traditional dancer, and Indigenous Activist for Indigenous rights.During this event, visual artist and a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario Tracey-Mae Chambers will have her fiber art installation “Hope and Healing Cross Border” on view in Wistariahurst’s Music Room. Chambers will discuss the inspiration behind this piece and how her large-scale fiber installations focus on “collective grief, care, decolonization, and remembrance within public and institutional space.” Indigenous Joyfest is part of Wistariahurst’s Sensory Friendly event series. Need to take a break from the energy? A low-sensory area will be available to guests. This event will be free and open to the public. Make sure to come by Wistariahurst for this year’s Indigenous Joyfest Sunday, September 20th, 12:00-3:00 pm!El Museo Wistariahurst celebrará nuestro «Indigenous Joyfest» de 2026, que tendrá lugar el domingo 20 de septiembre, de 12:00 a 15:00. Únete a Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., fundador de No Loose Braids, a Sito Zapaktli, a José Lugo, a Tracey-Mae Chambers y a otros ponentes indígenas mientras comparten la historia y la cultura indígenas a través de la música, el arte y charlas informativas. Este evento está orientado al aprendizaje y la exploración, y es perfecto para personas de todas las edades.No Loose Braids ha impartido charlas en centros educativos y universidades de todo Massachusetts, ha realizado presentaciones y ha dirigido canciones y bailes sociales en actos públicos. Como organización liderada por los Nipmuc, No Loose Braids pondrá de relieve a esta tribu, que es una de las comunidades nativas más históricas y numerosas de Nueva Inglaterra. El fundador de No Loose Braids, Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., será el encargado de dirigir el Indigenous Joyfest de este año. Andre desempeña múltiples roles, entre ellos el de padre, conferenciante, bailarín tradicional y activista indígena en defensa de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas.Durante este evento, la artista visual y ciudadana de la Nación Métis de Ontario, Tracey-Mae Chambers, expondrá su instalación de arte textil «Hope and Healing Cross Border» en la Sala de Música de Wistariahurst. Chambers hablará sobre la inspiración que hay detrás de esta obra y sobre cómo sus instalaciones textiles a gran escala se centran en «el duelo colectivo, el cuidado, la descolonización y la memoria en el espacio público e institucional».El «Indigenous Joyfest» forma parte de la serie de eventos «Sensory Friendly» de Wistariahurst. ¿Necesitas tomarte un respiro de tanta energía? Habrá una zona de baja estimulación a disposición de los asistentes. Este evento será gratuito y abierto al público. ¡No te olvides de pasar por Wistariahurst para disfrutar del «Indigenous Joyfest» de este año el domingo 20 de septiembre, de 12:00 a 15:00! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/holyoke/indigenous-joyfest/100001998592855030 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Holyoke - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Wistariahurst Museum - **lat**: 42.2049996 - **long**: -72.6175852 - **full address**: Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Indigenous Joyfest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a616d8f08b65affbdaac2a8218ee5e9fc47bd6292da19032f548bd479bd77baf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc984818-gmir.jpg?v=1787416228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Indigenous Joyfest being held? - **A:** Indigenous Joyfest takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Indigenous Joyfest? - **A:** Indigenous Joyfest is organized by Wistariahurst Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Indigenous Joyfest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holyoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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