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πŸͺΆ Fortuna High Celebrates California Native American Day with Traditional Brush Dancing

September 21, 2026 β€’ Damon Gym

Fortuna High students gathered in Damon Gym on September 21 for a special cultural presentation in recognition of California Native American Day, officially observed on September 25 this year.

The event featured a performance by the All My Relations Brush Dancers, who shared traditional dances and cultural practices with the Fortuna High student body.

Dancers dressed in traditional regalia featuring feathers, shells, beads, and other carefully crafted elements. Carrying ceremonial items and moving together across Bob Orr Court, the performers gave students an opportunity to experience an important part of local Native American cultural traditions.

Fortuna High is located on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot people, whose history, culture, and continuing presence are an important part of the Humboldt County community. Events like this provide opportunities for students to learn about the Indigenous peoples of our region and the traditions that continue to be practiced and passed down through generations.

For many Fortuna Huskies, the presentation was an opportunity to see local cultural traditions firsthand, gaining a deeper appreciation for the history and living cultures of the communities surrounding our school.

πŸ“Έ Sharing and Respecting Cultural Traditions

When photographing the performance, we were initially asked not to share the images on social media. After speaking with the leader of the All My Relations Brush Dancers and explaining how Fortuna High shares student and community photography, he graciously agreed that we could publish the images as long as they were not being used for monetization.

Fortuna High’s social media accounts are not monetized, and our photography has always been shared with the community free of charge and without watermarks. Our goal is to document the people, events, and experiences that make our school and community special while respecting the wishes of those we photograph.

We appreciate the group’s willingness to allow us to share these images and recognize the importance of respecting cultural traditions and the people who carry them forward.

A special thank-you to the All My Relations Brush Dancers for visiting Fortuna High and sharing their traditions, knowledge, and culture with our students.

πŸ’™πŸ€ Thank you for helping our Huskies learn more about the rich cultural heritage of our region! 🐾

πŸ“Έ California Native American Day at Fortuna High

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Photo Gallery

A performer in traditional attire engages in a cultural dance, displaying a ceremonial object while surrounded by an audience in a gymnasium.
A performer dressed in traditional attire, holding a spear and wearing tribal accessories, showcases a cultural dance in front of an attentive audience.
A performer in a red shirt and traditional attire showcases a dance while holding a decorated pole with feathers in a gymnasium, with an audience in the background.
A young Indigenous performer in traditional attire passionately showcases a Native dance with spear-like props, while an audience observes in the background.
A group of individuals participating in a traditional cultural dance, dressed in ornate costumes with feathers and beadwork. The scene captures a male dancer in the foreground holding a traditional item, while a female dancer, adorned with jewelry and intricate attire, leads the group.
A young boy in traditional attire performs a dance in a gymnasium, with spectators watching in the background.
A young Indigenous man dressed in traditional attire, carrying a bundle and adorned with feathers and beads, participates in a cultural event alongside others in similar clothing.
A group of Indigenous dancers dressed in traditional attire performing in a gymnasium, showcasing various accessories such as feathers, beads, and animal skins.
A group of dancers performing in traditional attire, featuring a shirtless man leading the performance while holding a spear and wearing a feathered headdress, surrounded by others in ceremonial clothing.
A performer in traditional attire joyfully dancing with a spear and a feathered headdress, surrounded by an audience.
A group of young individuals in traditional attire participating in a cultural dance or event, holding decorated staffs with feathers. The setting appears to be an indoor gym, capturing a moment of celebration and ethnicity.
A group of Indigenous dancers in traditional regalia, holding feathered staffs and standing in formation. They are participating in a cultural event, with an audience visible in the background.
A young man performing in traditional attire, holding a spear and wearing a feathered headdress, in front of a seated audience.
Indigenous dancers performing traditional dance in a gymnasium, wearing colorful regalia and displaying cultural expressions, with an engaged audience in the background.

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