By The 2026 Heeyo Committee / Elders / Cultural Leaders
We respectfully inform the public that no filming, photography, or recording of any kind is permitted during our sacred Heeyo (Stickdance).
This Heeyo (Stickdance) holds deep cultural, spiritual, and ancestral significance. The power and sacredness surrounding it should be acknowledged and respected. Recording or documenting the ceremony disrupts its spiritual integrity and goes against the cultural protocols established by our people/ancestors.
We also wish to clearly state that no film crews, media representatives, or outside recording parties have been invited or granted permission to attend this Heeyo (Stickdance). Our Elders have never allowed filming or media presence at our sacred Heeyo (Stickdance), and we must continue to follow their guidance and teachings today.
We ask all attendees and observers to honor these long-standing traditions by being fully present, listening, and witnessing with respect. Upholding these protocols helps protect the ceremony as a sacred space and ensures that it remains intact for future generations.
Thank you for respecting our Elders, our traditions, and the sacred nature of this ceremony.