Annual Indigenous People's Day event returns to Salem for fifth year

Dejania Oliver, Salem Statesman Journal
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Members of the Grand Ronde Veterans Royalty cheer during Salem Indigenous Now's fourth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day event in 2021.
Members of the Grand Ronde Veterans Royalty cheer during Salem Indigenous Now's fourth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day event in 2021.

The fifth annual Indigenous People's Day events return to Salem Monday.

A Chemawa Memorial Run for the children, honoring the children who died while attending Chemawa Indian School, will be held in the morning. Registration and opening prayer begin at 10 a.m. near the Chemawa Cemetery, 5501 Indian School Rd NE. Participants are encouraged to wear orange.

A free community event featuring drum groups, vendors and informational booths runs from 1-6 p.m. at Salem Riverfront Park's Gerry Frank Amphitheater, 200 Water St. NE.

Hosted by Salem Indigenous Now, the event is to "honor the first people of America" and "educate and engage the community," according to their mission statement. Signup forms to register for a table or booth can be found on the Salem Indigenous Now Facebook page. People looking to perform music can also register.

For more information on the event or how to get involved, visit their Facebook page or email them at indigenousnoworegon@gmail.com.

Dejania Oliver is the breaking news reporter for the Statesman Journal. Contact her at DAOliver@salem.gannett.com or follow on Twitter @DejaniaO.

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Indigenous Peoples Day event makes annual return to Salem Monday