August 14-16, 2026 Four Directions Native Vote – Indian Country 104^th SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market and Tribal Leaders Dinner

The SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market is one of, if not the largest gathering of Native artists and Native art lovers in the world.  Attendees can view and purchase art, hear panel discussions on the Santa Fe Plaza on a variety of topics, and visit Native organization information booths to learn about important issues in Indian Country.  Native art tells stories and instills great pride by serving as a link to traditional knowledge, cultural survival and community identity. Native art reminds us we are still free and sovereign nations in this country, a country that has tried for centuries to eradicate our nations and erase who we are as distinct peoples.  Four Directions Native Vote – Indian Country (4DNV–IC) is a staunch supporter of Tribal sovereignty, Native culture and Native art and this year, 4DNV–IC was a proud sponsor of the 104^th SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market and Tribal Leaders Dinner.

Native art helps preserve and pass down our histories, keeps us connected to the land and reminds us of the special relationship we have with the natural world and everything that lives on and in it.  Without our culture, spirituality, language, and sovereignty we cease to be who we are.  Native art is the median which allows us to celebrate all things Native and to pass on these teachings and ways of life to future generations. Native art is also a great bridge builder with our non-Native allies.  It helps educate them about who we are and why we continually fight for our rights as hard as we do for as long as we have. 

As Native peoples, we have a responsibility to protect our sovereignty and those ways we hold near and dear. In the past, our fights were on battlefields.  Today, we are fighting for our sovereignty in the courts and in state and federal legislatures.  In the past we used arrows and bullets, today we have the VOTE.  Every Native person who exercises their right to vote is a “Fearless Advocate” in our efforts to protect Tribal sovereignty.  Every person that supports 4DNV-IC's efforts to ensure every Native American has the opportunity to cast their vote is an ally and a "Fearless Advocate"! 

Sovereignty is not free.  Join us in our fight to protect the Native vote, Tribal sovereignty, and our ways of life! Become a “Fearless Advocate” and Donate today!