T’ANU ʔIŠƗMIʔ :
“THE PEOPLE SINGING”
WASHOE WARRIOR SOCIETY BENEFIT FOR LANDBACK
T'anu ʔIšɨmiʔ supports our vision to strengthen Wašiw culture, steward ancestral homelands, develop future leaders, and advance Indigenous-led LandBack efforts in dáɁaw (Lake Tahoe), the spiritual and geographical center for our people. Thank you to our partners and sponsors.
Date and time
Saturday, August 1st · 12:00-10:00pm PDT
Location
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK AT THE SALTY GEBHARDT AMPHITHEATER
Cost
FREE
T'anu ʔIšɨmiʔ is rooted in Indigenous land stewardship and community care in the Tahoe Basin. Hosted by Washiw Zulshish Goom Tahn-Nu (Washoe Warrior Society), this gathering supports our programming and advocacy across three pillars:
LandBack in the Tahoe Basin: advancing Indigenous sovereignty, land stewardship, and rights of nature
Youth Leadership & Mentorship: investing in the next generation of stewards
Traditional Ecological Knowledge: honoring and practicing the wisdom of the land, and food as medicine
About this event
Join us for T'anu ʔIšimi – Indigenous Community Gathering, a day of culture, community, and connection honoring the traditions, resilience, and living cultures of Indigenous peoples.
This special gathering brings together Indigenous artists, musicians, storytellers, educators, and community leaders for a full day of presentations, conversations, cultural demonstrations, and live performances. Throughout the day, guests are invited to engage with Indigenous perspectives on stewardship, healing, cultural revitalization, language preservation, and the enduring relationship between people and the land.
Featured Speakers & Artists
Valarie Kaur
Social Justice Leader • Author • Filmmaker
Founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, Valarie Kaur is a renowned lawyer, filmmaker, and activist whose work explores healing, belonging, collective care, and building a more just and compassionate future.
Xiuhtezcatl
Indigenous Climate Activist • Hip Hop Artist • Speaker
An internationally recognized Indigenous climate activist, artist, and organizer whose work centers environmental justice, youth leadership, and Indigenous sovereignty.
One Way Sky
Award-Winning Indigenous Alternative Rock Band
An award-winning alternative rock band blending desert rock energy with Indigenous culture, identity, and storytelling.
False Rhythms
Indigenous Desert Reggae Band
A Gardnerville-based band fusing reggae, rock, punk, and metal into a distinctive sound rooted in Indigenous expression.
Bobby Sanchez
Artist • Rapper • Poet • Activist
A multidisciplinary Indigenous artist whose music and performances explore identity, liberation, and ancestral connection.
Crystal Wahpepah
Chef • Author • Indigenous Food Advocate
A chef, owner of Wahpepah's Kitchen in Oakland, and author of A Feather and a Fork. Her work celebrates Indigenous foodways and the philosophy of food as medicine.
Dr. Lisa Grayshield
Executive Director, Washoe Warrior Society
A Washoe community leader and advocate dedicated to restoring traditional cultural practices, health, wellness, and stewardship of Washoe homelands.
Brian Wallace
CEO, Indigenous Futures Society
A longtime tribal leader focused on Indigenous sovereignty, sacred site protection, land stewardship, and advancing Indigenous futures.
Dr. Art Martinez
Clinical Psychologist • Educator • Traditional Knowledge Keeper
A member of the Chumash Tribe, nationally recognized psychologist, educator, and board member of Washoe Warrior Society.
Melba Rakow
Washiw Language Keeper • Cultural Elder
A fluent Washiw language speaker, educator, and founding member of Washiw Zulshish Goom Tahn Nu (Washoe Warrior Society), dedicated to preserving language and cultural traditions.
Waší:šiw Art
Traditional & Contemporary Indigenous Arts
A celebration of Washoe artistic traditions through visual art, music, and storytelling that honors the living culture of the Waší:šiw people.
Wà:šiw Fashion Show
Culture • Regalia • Storytelling
A showcase of traditional and contemporary Washoe fashion, regalia, language, youth leadership, and creative expression through a choreographed cultural presentation.
Guests can also enjoy:
Indigenous artisan vendors
Cultural demonstrations
Storytelling
Educational exhibits
Family-friendly activities
Opportunities to connect with Indigenous organizations and community members
Whether you're coming to learn, listen, or celebrate, T'anu ʔIšimi offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community while honoring the original stewards of the Tahoe Basin.