Native American Community Events in Phoenix, AZ

Celebrating Indigenous Excellence by Uplifting Matriarchs, Indigenous-Owned Business and Entrepreneurs Belong To Where You Are The Matriarch Mixer ladies are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Native American Heritage Month event hosted by Matriarch Mixer on November 9th ! We proudly present Danny Upshaw, our featured video artist, as he creates Unheard Harmony's Storytelling Experience. This gathering has been curated to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by uplifting our and paying Homage to our powerful Matriarchs, Native Business and Indigenous Entrepreneurship! Join us for our NAHM event powered by Matriarch Mixer. All relatives and friends welcomed. The Matriarch Mixer is part of Indigenous Community Collaborative’s mission to advance economic opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs by creating spaces for connection, collaboration, and community building. Each mixer is co-hosted with fellow sisters and business owners Turquoise Devereaux (@indigenousskye), Mikenzi Dupree (@stillshelives), Jillian Waln (Konekted Media), Katherine Jacobs, Roshan Spottsville (@photographybyroshan) and Carol Deed (@genrations4change). The evening is about celebrating the brilliance of Matriarchs today while honoring the cultural and generational foundations that make this excellence possible. Highlights Matriarchs of the Valley Awards presented by Desert Diamond Casino – Honoring Indigenous women whose impact continues to shape our communities. Indigenous Comedy Show - Wolfe Brown and Jameson David Lopez, two local Native comedians, will bring us medicine of laughter. Auntie Bingo Night - Matriarch Mixer will host Indigenous Slang with a chance to win prizes! Storytelling with Unheard Harmony - A video production of storytelling to uplift the theme of Belong to Where You Are Flash Tattoos with Desert Bloom Tattoo featuring Missy Mahan and Antonio Chee Local and Indigenous Business Popups - Typewriter Poet Ayling D, Parc Phx Photobooth with free photo, and more to be announced! Curated Beverage Menu by William Ludington MC by Hud Oberly of Smile Indigenous and Here's To You! Music by DJ This JustIn THEME: Indigenous Excellence - Dress for an upscale evening. Indigenous Fashion Attire, biggest and baddest earrings, Rock your Custom Hat, or anything from your community that you define as Indigenous Excellence. 🎟 Ticket Descriptions - 100% of the Funds go to Matriarch Fund to support their business, professional and community needs. Community – $10 For elders, college students, and Indigenous community members. Includes small bites from Alita, 1 drink ticket, and a welcome gift. General Admission – $30 Covers the true cost of hosting this event. Includes small bites from Alita, 1 drink ticket, and a welcome gift. Champion – $50 Covers your admission plus makes a contribution that directly supports community access and future programming. Includes small bites from Alita, 1 drink ticket, a welcome gift, and designated seating Community Partners: Kell Duncan with The Churchill, Jon Canyon of Canyon Connects, and Martin Guerrero of Guerrero Consulting. SPONSORS: This event was made possible by our amazing sponsors! Our Community Sponsor for the event is SRP and Wellpoint Our Uplift Sponsor Desert Diamond Casino and support from Enterprise Bank. Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout this event. Indigenous Community Collaborative LLC and event affiliates for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media.

Located at Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ, the Native American Journalists Association at ASU is a student-led organization dedicated to building meaningful community among Native American students and aspiring journalists. NAJA at ASU creates a supportive environment where Indigenous students can connect, grow, and develop their voices in media while celebrating their cultural heritage. The organization recognizes the importance of authentic representation and works to ensure that Native American perspectives are heard and respected in journalism and broader public discourse. At its core, NAJA at ASU fosters genuine support for Native American students navigating higher education while building a community of journalists committed to ethical, respectful coverage of Indigenous peoples. The organization understands that representation matters—both in newsrooms and in the stories being told about Native communities. By bringing together students who share a passion for journalism and cultural pride, NAJA at ASU creates spaces for mentorship, collaboration, and professional development rooted in community values. Beyond the classroom, NAJA at ASU demonstrates deep commitment to Indigenous communities by raising awareness about critical issues affecting Native tribes. The organization actively promotes knowledge about tribal rights, cultural preservation, and community support initiatives. Through its platform in Phoenix, NAJA at ASU connects students with opportunities to learn about and contribute to causes that matter to Native peoples, from environmental protection to violence prevention. This organization represents more than a professional club—it's a community hub where Native American students find belonging, purpose, and the encouragement to become powerful voices for their people.

Founded in 2007, the Native American Bar Association of Arizona (NABA-AZ) represents a vital community of legal professionals united by a shared commitment to advancing Indian law and supporting Native American attorneys across Phoenix and Arizona. This nonprofit organization was established with a clear mission: promoting the development of Indian attorneys while advancing and improving the practice of Indian law throughout the state. NABA-AZ brings together Native American and non-Native American attorneys, law students, advocates, and legal professionals who believe in the importance of strong legal representation and advocacy for Native American communities. The organization creates meaningful connections among members, fostering a supportive environment where legal professionals can collaborate, learn from one another, and contribute to positive change in Indian law. By serving the Phoenix, AZ area and extending its reach across Arizona, NABA-AZ has become an essential resource for those dedicated to this important practice area. The association's membership reflects a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds who share a passion for Indian law and a desire to support Native American interests. Through scholarships, events, professional development, and community engagement, NABA-AZ demonstrates its dedication to building a stronger, more inclusive legal profession that serves Native American communities with integrity and expertise.

For seventy years, the Phoenix Indian Center has enriched the lives of American Indian people through the long-standing services we provide and through our several relationships. We are the first urban Indian Center in the Nation of its kind. As one of the early American Indian non-profits, we are a leader in doing this work and continue to be the connection to American Indian communities across the Nation, serving as a home-away from home for our urban American Indian community. We do this by continuing and growing our founding services by offering exemplary employment, educational, cultural enrichment and community engagement services. We are committed to partnering with organizations to maximize the opportunities for the people we serve. Phoenix Indian Center serves the American Indian community with culturally relevant youth services, language and cultural revitalization programs, education and workforce development. Phoenix Indian Center envisions a healthy and thriving Indian Country.