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Native American Heritage Night
Native American Heritage Night
Friday, August 28
Join us for Native American Heritage Night at Oracle Park, featuring a special evening highlighting the traditions and cultures of Native American communities. Take part in the ceremonies, music and special tributes as the Giants face the Arizona Diamondbacks. Partial proceeds from each Special Event ticket will benefit non profits in the Native American community.
Purchase Includes:
- Game Ticket: Friday, August 28 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Special Event Item: Baseball T-shirt
Redemption Location: Concourse outside View Reserve 334 (top of ramp) UNTIL END OF 4TH INNING
Activations:
National Anthem: PJ Vegas is an award-winning actor and recording artist from Los Angeles, California, of Yaqui/Yoeme heritage. Known for his work across music, film, and television, PJ Vegas will perform the National Anthem.
Pregame Interview: Get to know artist Monica Zavala, an enrolled member of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, Acjachemen, and Chicana, who will join us for a pregame interview to discuss the inspiration behind her Native American Heritage Night T-shirt design.
Pregame Performance: Experience the vibrant traditions of Indigenous culture with the All Nations Singers and Dancers, who will kick off Native American Heritage Night with a special pregame performance.
Plaza Performance: Welcome fans to Native American Heritage Night in Willie Mays Plaza with a special performance by Ukiah – Batho Napo, celebrating Indigenous culture, tradition, and community.
Land Acknowledgement: Rikki Hopper, an enrolled member of the Big Valley Pomo Tribe and also of Kickapoo and Sac and Fox heritage, will lead the Land Acknowledgment. She serves as a Program Coordinator for Workforce Development at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, CA.
About the Artwork:
The design features a beaded pattern that was heavily inspired by traditional basket designs from California tribes of the surrounding region. The pattern draws from the shapes,repetition, and movement found in these baskets, translating them into a modern design. Each bead was carefully placed and coordinated to have the same pattern throughout all the designs which took a lot of patience and time just like traditional beadwork. Basket designs have forever been a way to share stories, values, and connections to the land. Using a beaded style allowed Monica to honor the care and craftsmanship behind those traditions while reimagining them in a contemporary context.The design recognizes the history of the land the team calls home and brings together cultural influence,community, and sport. The final piece reflects tradition, respect, and connection to the past and present together.
About the Artist:
Monica, an enrolled member of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, Acjachemen, and Chicana, finds deep inspiration in her cultural heritage, weaving the stories and traditions passed down through generations into her artwork.Graduating from Cal State University, San Marcos, Monica Obtain a B.A.in Art, Media, and Design while working close with Native organizations across California. The travels of many Tribal territories exposed her to the diversity of traditions,languages,and practices all throughout California.Specializing in illustration, painting, sculpture, creative writing, digital art, her talent knows no bounds. She passionately collaborates with various Native communities, documenting their issues, traditions,and ceremonial practices, and shining a spotlight on their cultural heritage through artwork.
