Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Time: 2:00–2:30 PM (Performance) | 2:30–4:00 PM (Documentary Screening) | 4:00-5:00 PM (Q&A with Delwin Fiddler Jr.)
Location: Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY 14507
Join us for an unforgettable evening with The Paza Experience—a celebration of Native American culture through live performance and film. This event will begin with a 30-minute cultural performance, featuring traditional Native American flute, drums, and songs. Learn about the history and significance of men’s and women’s traditional dances, with the opportunity for audience participation.
Following the performance, experience the award-winning documentary “Without Arrows,” directed by Jonathan Olshefski and Elizabeth Day. This powerful film chronicles the life of Delwin Fiddler Jr., a champion grass dancer from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, as he returns home to reconnect with his roots and carry on his family’s legacy. Filmed over 13 years, it offers an intimate look into Lakȟóta life and the journey of healing, empowerment, and cultural revitalization.
After the screening, stay for a Q&A session with Delwin Fiddler Jr., the film’s creators, and special guests, offering a unique opportunity for deeper insights into the documentary and its cultural significance.
This event is free and open to all, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Rochester Area Community Foundation and MidAtlantic Arts. Donations are welcome for those who wish to contribute, but we are so grateful for the support from our sponsors that allows us to offer this exciting event to the community at no cost. Please register in advance so we can ensure adequate space and seating for all attendees.