Myaamia Heritage Foundation

09/01/2026

Another look back at the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest! 🎉

It was incredible to see so many people come together to learn, celebrate, and engage with Myaamia culture.

This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more ways to learn, connect, and get involved! ❤️

08/30/2026

Mihši neewe ‘thank you so much’ to everyone who came out yesterday for our inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest! 🎉

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success—from our artists, staff, volunteers, and partners to the 2,000+ visitors who stopped by to learn, create, shop, play games, and celebrate Myaamia culture with us.

A special neewe ‘thank you’ to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Cultural Resources Office and our partners at Arts United Taste of the Arts Fort Wayne for helping make this day possible.

Mihši neewe for making our first Cultural Fest one to remember! Stay tuned for more pictures 📸

Photos: Logan Pierson, Good Morning Indian Country

08/29/2026

TOMORROW!! 🎉 Join us 10 AM–4 PM at the corner of Berry & Barr Streets for the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest!

Come celebrate Myaamia culture, art, history, language, foodways, and community with us! Explore artist booths, watch cultural demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, learn about Myaamia traditions, and enjoy a day of fun for the whole family.

And while you’re downtown, swing by the Taste of the Arts Festival on Main Street! With both festivals happening just a short walk from each other, you can experience two incredible celebrations in one downtown Fort Wayne visit.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and make a day of it! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Join us this Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM as we celebrate Myaamia culture, art, and community!

We’ll have a day filled with hands-on activities, learning, artist demonstrations, shopping, and lots of fun for the whole family.

And just next to us on Main Street, you’ll find Taste of the Arts Fort Wayne ! Come spend the day downtown enjoying Myaamia Cultural Fest and the Taste of the Arts Festival. 🎨

We can’t wait to see you there!
📍Corner of Berry and Barr Street, downtown Fort Wayne

08/25/2026

Check out our feature article in Input Fort Wayne! https://inputfortwayne.com/myaamia-heritage-foundation-is-hosting-the-first-myaamia-cultural-fest-in-fort-wayne/

The event will celebrate the culture, history, language, foodways, arts, and ongoing revitalization of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma — whose homelands include Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana.

- Read the full Input story bit.ly/4y1x5PB

08/24/2026

Looking for something to do this week? Visit Arts Campus Fort Wayne!

August 29:
Taste of the Arts Fort Wayne Festival
with Partner Activities: Myaamia Heritage Foundation, Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists, Fort Wayne Ballet, The History Center, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, YLNI Farmers Market
at Arts Campus Fort Wayne

Other programming, exhibitions, & classes at:
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Fort Wayne Ballet
Cinema Center
Artlink
Fort Wayne Dance Collective
The History Center

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08/24/2026

Mihši neewe ‘thank you so much’ Arts United for your support! Your partnership is helping us bring Myaamia culture, history, language, art, and foodways to downtown Fort Wayne.

This Saturday will be a day filled with art and fun for the whole family!

Myaamia Cultural Fest, 10am-4pm, corner of Berry and Barr Streets

Taste of the Arts, 11am-5pm, Arts Campus Fort Wayne

In this week’s segment of IN the Arts, 21Alive’s Heather Herron chats with the Myaamia Heritage Foundation’s Morgan Lippert about Myaamia Cultural Fest.

The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 29, at the corner of Barr and Berry streets in downtown Fort Wayne alongside Taste of the Arts Festival 2026.

Watch IN the Arts segment here: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/08/19/arts-myaamia-cultural-fest/

08/23/2026

For several weeks, we’ve been sharing stories from Myaamia artists. From beading and lacrosse stick making to basketry and fingerweaving, our artists have shared about the revitalization of Myaamia art and what it means to be part of the inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest.

Join us this Saturday, August 29, to meet our artists, learn about their work and traditions, and see Myaamia art and cultural practices come to life!

Corner of Berry & Barr Street, 10am-4pm

08/23/2026

Neewe ‘thank you’ PBS Fort Wayne for having us! Join us next Saturday at 10am, corner of Berry and Barr Street