Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations planned Monday [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Monday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and it’s a great opportunity to learn more about the occasion with your family with the kids off from school.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a pop-up shop in the Wilson Town Square, Knox Building that is totally free to explore. Artisans Julie John, Alana Jimerson, Mary Jacobs, and Chelsea Thomas will be selling handmade beadwork items, native towel sets, and more.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can find Artists Mary Jacobs and Kelly Edwards leading a leather bracelet-making activity that any age can enjoy. This is also free for anyone to attend.

Chef Lorinda John, a chef from the Seneca Nation, will also be in attendance from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. She will be offering special menu items for the day, and visitors …