Indian Summer Festival, Inc.

06/16/2026

2026 Fall Festival Fundraiser!!

Mark your calendars for September 26-27th, 2026 for our Fall Fundraiser! We are so grateful for the community’s incredible support as we continue our mission to preserve and celebrate Indigenous cultures through art, music, and tradition.

Stay tuned, vendor applications and more event details will be headed your way very soon. We can’t wait to gather with you all again!

Interested in supporting the festival’s return?
👇 Check the link in the comments to donate!

06/08/2026

Indian Summer Festival, Inc. is officially a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization!!

Starting a non-profit is not an easy feat without determination and the support of those who have walked the path before us. We are incredibly thankful for Cloud Legacies, Inc. willingness to be our fiscal sponsor, as we waited for our 501(c)3 application to be approved.

With the support of organizations like Cloud Legacies, we are able to do this incredibly important work of preserving and sharing our Language, Culture and Heritage within our community and with our neighbors.

Please join us in thanking our partners. Yaw^ko, Pinigigi, Waewaenon, Anushiik, Wopila, Miigwech!

05/28/2026

Board Election Update
Indian Summer Festival, Inc. recently held board elections, and we are pleased to welcome two new board members:

Tamara Cadotte:
Treasurer
Menominee Nation

Tashina Williams:
Marketing Director
Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Community

We appreciate their willingness to serve and look forward to working together, as we continue supporting and growing Indian Summer Festival, Inc.

Please join us in welcoming Tamara and Tashina to the board!! ☺️

05/24/2026

Indian Summer Festival, Inc.'s mission is to preserve, celebrate, and share Indigenous cultures through song, dance, art, foods, and Community gathering. We aim to strengthen connections and create opportunities to learn and engage with Indigenous history and traditions.
● Yaw^ko, Miigwech, Pinagigi, Waewaenon, Migwetth, thank you for your continued support & encouragement!
● Photos by Native Clarity Photography from our Spring Powwow & Native Art Market
● Links in comments to Donate & become a Member!
☀️
Song "Holding You" Spur Pourier

05/22/2026

Indian Summer Festival Inc. Board Elections Are Open! We are excited to announce elections for TWO Open Board positions (Treasurer & Marketing Director), and invite our community members to participate in the voting process! Native and non-Native allies are welcome to join and participate.

Want to vote? Here’s how:

1. Complete the Membership Form: Link in comments.

2. You will receive a Welcome Email to follow.

3. Save these email addresses to your contacts, so they don't go to spam:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

4. Your Welcome Email will include the link to pay $20 annual membership dues.

5. Once dues are paid, you will receive the official election information and voting access.

Elections are open through 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Thank you for supporting Indian Summer Festival Inc. and helping shape the future of our organization! ❤️

05/21/2026

Happy Native American Nonprofit Day! Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the vital work of Indigenous-led organizations across the country including right here at Indian Summer Festival Inc.! Our mission has always been to protect, preserve, and celebrate Native American culture, heritage, and diversity.

Indigenous nonprofits do incredible, necessary work, but are historically underfunded. Your support today helps us keep these vital traditions thriving and directly funds our exciting upcoming ISF Fall Fundraiser at the Waukesha County Fairgrounds this September 26–27, 2026!
(Inaugural festival in 2027) 🦅🧡

Whether you choose to donate, share this post, volunteer, or apply to be a vendor, you are helping us bring this beautiful celebration to life.

Link to donate in the comments

05/18/2026

Indian Summer Festival Inc. is currently holding Board elections for Treasurer and Marketing Director. Voting is open through Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

All members who have paid their annual dues are eligible to vote in Board elections. We are also always welcoming new members to join and get involved with the organization. Link here and first comment!

More information about our upcoming Fall Fundraiser, including artist and vendor applications, will be announced soon.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF8vuO0Knlip6t4veLbkNSLudZMTo5VBSpCSjRA3qz65fPyQ/viewform

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars for September 26-27th, 2026 for our Fall Fundraiser! We are so grateful for the community’s incredible support as we continue our mission to preserve and celebrate Indigenous cultures through art, music, and tradition.

Stay tuned, vendor applications and more event details will be headed your way very soon. We can’t wait to gather with you all again!

Interested in supporting the festival’s return?
👇 Check the link in the comments to donate!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Matriarchs in our lives. 🌻🌻 Your love, support, sacrifice and encouragement make our communities strong & give life to future generations! Yaw^ko, miigwech, waewaenon, anushiik, wopila tanka. Thank you.
📸 Native Clarity Photography