The free event brings Indigenous communities together from across the country while giving families a chance to learn about Native culture and traditions.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hilliard Center.

A version of this story ran in the July / August 2024 issue. About 750 years ago, an Elder died. I don’t know what killed her. In fact, I know very little about her life. But she must have been loved.

The genesis of the Lipan Apaches -- The Lipan Apaches in Spanish Texas, 1700-1749 -- Lipan Apache missions in Spanish Texas, 1750-1770 -- A war of extermination: Lipan Apaches in Spanish Texas, ...

It’s been more than a century since buffalo were bred and herded by Texas’ Lipan Apache. The animal was once an essential resource for that tribe, but they were slaughtered in the 19th and 20th ...

Translation and meaning of the tribal name Lipan -- The origin of the Lipan Apaches -- The Zuazua history -- Early Lipan-Spanish contacts in Texas -- Physical appearance and manner of dress -- Lipan ...

The Lipan Apache welcoming ceremony begins with blessings and ends with buffalo stew. Attendees form a semicircle around a white tipi — built moments earlier — and hold burning bundles of sage.