Kennanee Native Arts Festival at Lewis Ginter Sept. 14 to spotlight indigenous traditions
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Henrico residents will have the chance to immerse themselves in Indigenous culture Sept. 14 at the Kennanee Native Arts Festival, a community celebration of art, food and tradition hosted by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
The festival, presented in collaboration with the Virginia Native Arts Alliance and Indigenous voices from across the East Coast, is rooted in the Powhatan Algonquin word “Kennanee,” meaning friendship. Organizers say the event is designed to honor Native resilience and build connections through shared experiences of culture and storytelling.
Attendees can expect a wide array of activities, including short films by Indigenous creators, traditional music, storytelling, seed-saving demonstrations, and a live game of Shinny, a sport played by Native communities for centuries. An arts market will showcase Native craftsmanship, while food trucks also will be present to offer Native food options. Community partners will share resources and join in the cultural exchange.
Admission to the Kennanee Native Arts Festival is included with regular Garden entry. The event is free for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden members and for attendees who present a tribal ID at the gate.
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