The 2024 Gila River Festival will feature exciting and thoughtful speakers that will explore themes of long-term protection, climate resilience, cultural exchange, and stewardship as we envision together the Gila River’s next hundred years and beyond.  

Schedule:

6:00 pm 

Keynote Presentation with Dr. Wendsler Nosie Light Hall $10 suggested donation Sonnie Sussillo Memorial Keynote Address with Dr. Wendsler Nosie, founder and leader of Apache Stronghold, Director of Gaan Bike Goz aa, and leader of the fight to protect sacred site of Oak Flat

7:00 pm 

Sidi Samb, Afro-Flamenco Musician, with WNMU Cultural Affairs The Gardens at Light Hall, WNMU Campus, Free 

The Gila River Project: Water is Power with L&J Ranch Seedboat Center for the Arts, 214 West Yankie St.

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