The first Indigenous Peoples day parade was held in New York in October of 2022 . Native Americans and Indigenous people from all over the United States march for their rights as the first people of America, honor the ancestors and express their pride in Native culture.

Chali'lnaru Smilez Dones- Boriken Taino member of lukaleke Guania and Liasason of the confederation of Taino people at The first Indigenous Peoples day parade in New York City. 2022

Performing rituals prior to the first Indigenous Peoples parade in New York City - in October 2022

Preparing to march in the first Indigenous Peoples day parade . representing Lenape Nation

Rituals during the first Indigenous peoples day parade 2022.

The first Indigenous Peoples day parade in NYC 2022 member of Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka

Ritual with the group Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka during the first Indigenous Peoples day parade .

Atsila Greywolf - at the first Indigenous Peoples day parade .

Mardi Gras Indians from New Orleans at the first Indigenous peoples parade in New York City

Women united marching to support the rights for all Native Americans and Indigenous people.

First Indigenous peoples day parade in New York City 2022

Ritual with Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka at New Yorks first Indigenous peoples day parade .

The streets of New York during the first Indigenous Peoples day parade .

Pow wow during indigenous peoples month at Pelham Bay park 2022.

Native American at the first Indigenous Peoles day parade .

Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka performing sacred rituals for the 1st

Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka performing a ritual to close the Ist Indigenous day parade .

First Indigenous people day parade in NYC 2022.

Ritual held in Columbus Circle during Indigenous peoples month 2022.

Jorge Estevez and wife Valerie at the pow wow in Pelham Bay park to celebrate Indigenus peopes month in 2022

Pelham Bay pow wow in 2022 for indigenous peoples month.

pow wow at Pelham Bay park for Indigenous peoples month.