Atlanta Afro Indigenous Peoples Festival

Saturday June 14th, 2025  - Sunday June 15th, 2025

The Atlanta Afroindigenous Peoples Festival (AAPF) is a captivating weekend celebration dedicated to uplifting and honoring the rich and diverse cultures of Black, Native, and Afroindigenous communities in the South. This festival invites Black and Afroindigenous folks from all communities, shades, enrollment statuses, queer and gender identities, ages, and abilities to take part in a variety of intentionally crafted activities, all aimed at creating spaces of belonging, learning, and joy.

Day one of AAPF kicks off with a screening of a captivating film titled Duality: A Collection of Afro Indigenous Perspectives. This film highlights insightful interviews that uplift the rich history of Black and Native American lineages and will be followed by a community discussion. We will then offer Powwow Dance, Beading, and Gullah Geechee Sweetgrass Basket Making workshops, all beginner-friendly. Day One will culminate in Powwows & Ciphers: A Sacred Place to Be, an evening-length show delving into Afro-Indigeneity through the fusion of Black Vernacular and Native American music and dance. Curated by Emmy-nominated dance duo Al Taw'am and featuring artists such as Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh.

Day Two of AAPF is the Afroindigenous Powwow, a historic event as it will be Atlanta's first Afroindigenous and gender-expansive Powwow.