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Festival of Indigenous Culture features music, dancing, more

by Tatum Mitchell -
Randelle Osceola works at her basketry demonstration booth.
Randelle Osceola works at her basketry demonstration booth. (Tatum Mitchell)
Gordon “Ollie” Wareham plays the flute and tells stories at the Festival of Indigenous Culture on April 18 in Naples at the Great Wolf Lodge.
Gordon “Ollie” Wareham plays the flute and tells stories at the Festival of Indigenous Culture on April 18 in Naples at the Great Wolf Lodge. (Tatum Mitchell)

NAPLES — The Festival of Indigenous Culture filled the Great Wolf Lodge with various musical performances, a fashion show, celebrity meet and greet, dancing, vendors, raffles and more on April 18 in Naples.

The Naples office team, led by Naples Council/Board liaison Brian Zepeda, has been putting together this festival for about four years now – each year growing more than the previous one. It was a day filled
with Indigenous culture and was open to all to share traditions and show that Indigenous people are a part of every aspect of society.

There was a meet and greet with actor Jeremiah Bitsui, who is known for his roles in “Breaking Bad”, “Better Call Saul”, “Yellowstone”, “American Primeval” and others. In addition to multiple vendors, hoop dancing, and canoe and basket demonstrations, there was a raffle of patchwork items and a fashion show featuring Lenora Roberts’ work.

Pedro Zepeda explains dugout canoes and presents various woodwork items.
Pedro Zepeda explains dugout canoes and presents various woodwork items. (Tatum Mitchell)
ShanDien LaRance hoop dances.
ShanDien LaRance hoop dances. (Tatum Mitchell)
Actor Jeremiah Bitsui points to a banner that highlights his acting credits.
Actor Jeremiah Bitsui points to a banner that highlights his acting credits. (Tatum Mitchell)
Tatum Mitchell
Seminole Tribune reporter Tatum Mitchell is a recent graduate from Baylor University with majors in journalism and political science. She worked as a writer and editor for The Baylor Lariat and was on the university’s equestrian team. She joined the Tribune in 2024. Contact Tatum at tatummitchell@semtribe.com.
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