Celebrate
NEW YORK
EATSS
2025
on
May 14th
About EATSS
Join us for a night of celebration – a unique and captivating experience featuring the best of indigenous food, art, discussion, and entertainment.
Chelsea, New York, was originally home to the Lenape people, situated near their homeland of Mannahatta. New York City’s birth as the world’s destination for trade and culture started in the trading posts set up and managed by Native artisans trading with the incoming Dutch colonials.
This unforgettable evening in May promises a fully immersive experience of Indigenous cuisine, art, and music, bringing together the traditions and diversity of Native culture in celebration of the College Fund’s mission to support Native scholars. EATSS offers a unique opportunity to support the College Fund’s work in transforming the lives of Native students through higher education.
Join us at historic Chelsea Lighthouse Pier 61 to raise awareness and support for Native scholars and communities, and take an active role in fostering the next generation of Indigenous leaders through higher education.
Join us for an intimate concert with Raye Zaragoza!
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Raye Zaragoza, has always made political folk music that is informed by her identity as a woman of mixed Indigenous, Asian and Latina heritage. She gained recognition in 2016 with “In The River,” which was written to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. When she performed a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, she spoke and sang about making live music more economically accessible. And she currently writes the music for Netflix’s Spirit Rangers, a show featuring an all-Native American writers room and cast.
“The Native community in LA has been a huge part of my life since I moved here at 14,” she says. “Indigenous artists aren’t played on the radio or given space in mainstream publications enough, so I do what I can to be as proud as I can and pave the way for other artists too.”
ENjoy a traditional Dance showcase
Provided by Redhawk Native AMerican Arts Council
We are thrilled to welcome the talented dancers from the Redhawk Native American Arts Council to the next EATSS NYC! Known for their powerful performances and dedication to preserving and sharing Indigenous culture, these artists bring the spirit of Native traditions to life through movement, music, and storytelling.
For over 30 years, the Redhawk Council has been a cornerstone of cultural education and artistic excellence in the New York area, showcasing the diversity and richness of Native dance traditions. From intricate footwork to the rhythmic power of drum-accompanied performances, their artistry offers a glimpse into the beauty and depth of Native heritage.
Featured Chefs
Community, Food, and Artistry Intertwined
Immerse yourself in millennia of Native cooking traditions, and indulge your tastebuds with a full-course meal from the best Native chefs in the country.
Proudly supporting students of Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
Included in the evening is an art exhibit and sale showcasing extremely talented and emerging Native student artists from the globally recognized Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), one of the 34 tribal colleges and universities our mission represents and supports.
These artists carry forward their beautiful ancestral traditions while infusing it with their own techniques and perspectives. Your support lifts them financially and elevates their voices and art forms.
100% of the proceeds from their art sales go directly back to the artists to support them in their pursuit of higher education.
This is a unique experience were you can ask questions about Native art and culture, learn more about our student experiences, and even take a little piece of this culture home with you.
Join us at the Beautiful
Lighthouse Pier 61
Overlooking the Hudson River, the Chelsea Piers are an historic locale. Operating as a passenger port since the early 1900’s, historical heavy-hitters like the Lusitania, Titanic, and Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympics Team all share history among these wharfs.
Now, the Piers have been painstakingly remodeled and renovated to preserve the history of the original structure while offering the perfect backdrop for connecting with both the old and the new of New York.
The Lighthouse Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
May 14, 2025
5:30pm – 8:30pm
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