Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show Set for Dayton Arcade

Ruby Redfox Shares Vision and Community Impact of Bringing Indigenous Peoples together in Celebration of Culture

The latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette, spotlights the much-anticipated Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show scheduled for November 9 at the Dayton Arcade. Special guests Ruby Redfox and Sharon Elaine provided exclusive insights into the event’s significance, lineup, and broader aims. 

The Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the Tank at the Dayton Arcade from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. During her interview, Redfox emphasized that the event will feature storytelling, traditional music, live art displays, and family-friendly activities designed to educate and inspire participants of all ages. The Fashion Show promises to be the highlight and will feature fashions from indigenous designers – and indigenous models of all ages. 

This gathering, created and organized by Ruby, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage, promote cultural understanding, and bring the Dayton-area community together in a joyous recognition of ancestral traditions.

Guests from Across the Country

Podcast hosts Greg Enslen and Abbi Heckel chatted with Redfox and Elaine about the inspirations behind the event. Redfox underscored the importance of recognizing cultural heritage, especially in the Midwest, and spoke about the large group of designers, models, dancers, and vendors that will be in attendance, flying in from all over the country. Each will share wisdom, stories, and performances reflecting their unique contributions to cultural heritage and community art.

The Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show promises to be a spectacular showcase of traditional and contemporary Indigenous fashion designs. Visitors will get a chance to experience the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Indigenous artisans and designers, and the event promises an immersive journey into the world of Indigenous fashion, featuring unique pieces that celebrate tradition and innovation. 

The show will also be featuring the amazing women of NAWW, a group of Native American women veterans from around the country, as well as tribal elders, singers, dancers, and musicians. Genuine cuisine representative of Indigenous cultures will be offered as well.

40 Tribal Nations to be Represented

Redfox was excited to share that representatives from many tribal nations would be represented. She stated that the name of the event holds a special meaning: “Four Winds” also means “Four Directions” as guests will be coming in from all directions, gathering from East, South, West, and North to bring stories and voices together in unity and celebration through fashion and art.

The vendor and art fair will showcase Native American artisans and other wares as each shares wisdom, stories, and performances reflecting their unique contributions to cultural heritage and community art.

The entire event will be capped off with a fashion show, which will feature Harmony Star, Aaron Buffalo, Okwarikowa Originals, Deerheart, and the Featured Designer, Kayla Lookinghorse.

Thanks for tuning in! 

For more information on the Four Winds Indigenous Peoples event—including schedules, featured performers, and volunteer opportunities—visit Ruby Redfox’s Facebook page by searching on Facebook for “Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show.” Tickets are also available on the Facebook page along with updates on the event ahead of November 9. Additional coverage and local updates are available from the Tippecanoe Gazette at tippecanoegazette.com.

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